Slab Square Poba 16 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, retro, sturdy, utilitarian, confident, impact, durability, clarity, vintage edge, brand presence, blocky, square-shouldered, compact, high-contrast counters, firm serifs.
A robust slab-serif design with heavy, square-ended serifs and largely even stroke weight. Forms are built from compact, rectilinear geometry softened by generous rounding in bowls and corners, producing a steady, engineered rhythm. Counters are relatively small and deep, while verticals and horizontals land with flat, abrupt terminals that emphasize structure. Overall proportions feel slightly condensed and punchy, maintaining consistent color across lines of text.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a compact, high-impact slab voice is needed. It can also work for short UI or editorial callouts, especially when clarity and a sturdy, industrial character are more important than airy text color.
The font conveys a tough, workmanlike tone with a clear retro-industrial flavor. Its blocky stance and emphatic serifs read as confident and no-nonsense, suggesting reliability and impact rather than delicacy.
Likely intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif presence with squared terminals and a controlled, modular feel—optimized for attention-grabbing typography that remains legible and consistent across words and numerals.
In text, the strong slabs and tight apertures create a dense, poster-like texture that holds together well at display sizes. Rounded interior shapes keep the heavy construction from feeling brittle, balancing hardness with approachability.