Slab Square Pobo 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, industrial, collegiate, western, retro, rugged, impact, signage, heritage, branding, athletic, beveled, octagonal, stencil-like, blocky, hard-edged.
A compact, heavy display face built from straight, monoline-like strokes with crisp slab serifs and squared terminals. Curves are largely suppressed into chamfered, octagonal forms, giving bowls and corners a faceted, beveled look. The proportions are tight and vertical, with short crossbars and sturdy joints that create a dense, even texture in lines of text. Numerals and capitals share the same hard-edged construction, while the lowercase keeps simple, blocky forms that stay legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and bold branding where a sturdy, vintage-industrial voice is desired. It works well for sports-inspired marks, product packaging, and signage-style compositions, especially when set in short phrases or stacked lines.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a vintage signage feel that reads as confident and workmanlike. Its faceted corners and block construction suggest crafted lettering—part industrial, part old-time poster—adding a hint of Western and collegiate energy without becoming ornate.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact through compact width, firm slabs, and chamfered geometry, echoing traditional block lettering used in signage and athletic or workwear aesthetics. The consistent, hard-edged construction prioritizes a strong silhouette and a distinctive faceted texture in display settings.
The design emphasizes right angles and consistent stroke presence, relying on chamfers to imply curvature. Counters are relatively small, and the rhythm is compact, so the font feels strongest when given breathing room through tracking or generous line spacing. The sample text shows clear word shapes and strong headline impact, but the dense color can build quickly in long paragraphs.