Slab Square Popo 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Beau's Varsity' by Beau Williamson, 'Athletico' and 'Athletico Clean' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Letteria Pro' by Latinotype, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, western, athletic, vintage, industrial, poster-like, impact, heritage, branding, blocky, chunky, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, octagonal curves.
A heavy, block-driven slab with broad, squared proportions and prominent, bracketed serifs. Curves are simplified into faceted, near-octagonal forms (notably in C/O/Q and the numerals), giving the outlines a cut, machined rhythm rather than a smooth geometric one. Stroke endings are flat and assertive, counters are compact, and joins often show small notches or ink-trap-like shaping that keeps interior spaces open at display sizes. The overall texture is dense and loud, with sturdy verticals and a consistent, punchy silhouette across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as posters, headlines, badges, and bold packaging. It also fits sports branding and signage where durability and quick recognition matter, especially in short phrases, labels, and large-scale applications.
The font reads as bold, rugged, and heritage-minded, with a distinctly American poster/letterpress flavor. Its squared curves and stout slabs evoke workwear, sports identity systems, and old signage—confident, no-nonsense, and slightly nostalgic rather than refined.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a compact, poster-friendly texture, borrowing cues from vintage slabs and sign-painting/letterpress traditions. The faceted curves and stout serifs emphasize toughness and legibility in big, attention-grabbing settings.
Uppercase forms feel especially emblematic and sign-ready, while the lowercase maintains the same blocky logic for strong typographic color in headlines. Numerals are equally sturdy and simplified, matching the faceted curve treatment so mixed alphanumeric settings stay cohesive.