Slab Square Poki 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Vitesse' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, utilitarian, rugged, retro, authoritative, impact, sturdiness, clarity, nostalgia, blocky, square-cut, stencil-like, mechanical, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, square-cut strokes and crisp, right-angled terminals. Serifs read as blunt blocks that extend the horizontal rhythm, while corners tend toward chamfered or rounded-square handling rather than sharp points. Counters are compact and mostly rectangular, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel; the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, and the overall texture is dense and even in text. Numerals follow the same squared construction, with the 0 formed as a rounded rectangle and other figures built from straight runs and firm corners.
Well-suited to headlines and short-form copy where a strong, industrial presence is desirable, such as posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or UI labels when you want a compact, emphatic texture, though its dense counters favor moderate-to-large sizes.
The face conveys a tough, workmanlike tone—confident, practical, and a bit nostalgic. Its squared detailing and slab structure suggest machinery, signage, and utilitarian print, lending an assertive voice that reads as dependable and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through square geometry and robust slab detailing, balancing legibility with a distinctly mechanical, display-forward character. Its consistent terminal treatment and blocky proportions suggest a focus on strong reproduction and a recognizable, utilitarian voice.
The design emphasizes straight segments and consistent stroke endings, producing a strongly gridded silhouette across the alphabet. Tight internal space and blocky serifs help it hold up visually at display sizes while still maintaining a steady, emphatic word shape in short text.