Slab Square Pohu 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Collegeblock 2' by Sharkshock (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, western, industrial, retro, authoritative, impact, compactness, ruggedness, blocky, angular, chamfered, compact, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy display face built from straight, monoline strokes and squared slab serifs. Forms are tall and tightly proportioned, with chamfered corners that create an octagonal, carved rhythm across rounds like C, O, and G. The joins and terminals are flat and sturdy, counters are relatively small, and the overall texture is dense and uniform. Uppercase and lowercase share a strong, vertical architecture, while numerals follow the same blocky, beveled logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, large-scale typography, and identity work where impact and durability are desired—such as athletic branding, event posters, product packaging, and bold signage. It also works well for short bursts of text like badges, labels, and pull quotes where the compact width helps fit more characters without losing presence.
The font projects a tough, no-nonsense tone with strong associations to sports lettering, workwear, and heritage signage. Its rigid geometry and clipped corners give it a utilitarian confidence that feels both vintage and mechanical, leaning toward an assertive, poster-forward voice rather than a subtle editorial one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint, combining slab-serif stability with squared, chamfered details for a rugged, carved look. Its consistent stroke weight and disciplined geometry suggest a focus on reproducible, high-contrast shapes that read quickly in display settings.
The angular ‘rounds’ and squared serifs create clear silhouette recognition at large sizes, but the dense spacing and small apertures suggest it will look best when given room to breathe. The overall impression is consistent and intentionally rugged, with a hint of stencil or cut-letter construction in the corner treatments.