Slab Monoline Pohu 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Austral Slab' by Antipixel and 'Novecento Slab' by Synthview (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, western, editorial, confident, vintage, rustic, impact, heritage, utility, display, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, blocky terminals and gently bracketed serifs that read as slightly rounded rather than razor-sharp. Strokes stay largely even, giving the letterforms a solid, monoline presence, while counters remain open enough to keep large sizes clear. The design shows a subtle printed/inked character in the joins and corners, with a lively rhythm created by slightly uneven, hand-set-like proportions across glyphs. Numerals are wide and weighty, matching the assertive texture of the uppercase.
Best suited for display settings where a strong typographic voice is needed—headlines, posters, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short editorial callouts or branding lines where a vintage, utilitarian slab-serif texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels classic and workmanlike, with a faint Old West and letterpress flavor. It comes across as confident and practical rather than delicate, suggesting heritage, craft, and straightforward communication.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakably sturdy slab-serif look with a slightly printed, traditional feel. It prioritizes impact and character in larger sizes while keeping forms straightforward and readable for short bursts of copy.
In text, the bold slabs create a strong horizontal emphasis that helps headings hold together as a dense, graphic block. The lowercase keeps the same robust construction as the caps, contributing to a consistent, punchy color on the page.