Slab Square Poby 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, industrial, vintage, rugged, impact, retro feel, space saving, sturdy display, blocky, bracketed serifs, condensed, sturdy, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, condensed slab serif with compact proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are broad and largely monolinear, ending in squared-off slabs that read as weighty and structural, with occasional slight bracket-like shaping where stems meet serifs. The forms favor straight sides and flattened curves, producing a blocky rhythm with crisp, rectangular terminals and small interior apertures at text sizes. Capitals are tall and assertive, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike build with short extenders and an overall dense texture.
Best suited for headlines and short display copy where strong presence and compact width are helpful. It works well on posters, labels, and signage that need an assertive, vintage-leaning slab serif, and it can also support bold wordmarks where a sturdy, condensed silhouette is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a strong Americana and wood-type poster flavor. It feels rugged and utilitarian—confident, loud, and built for impact rather than delicacy. The condensed stance and chunky slabs give it a nostalgic, display-led voice suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to evoke classic slab-serif display printing with a condensed, high-impact texture. Its squared slabs and blocky construction prioritize immediacy and legibility at larger sizes, aiming for a robust, poster-ready voice with retro character.
The density of the letterforms creates a dark, even color across lines, and the squared terminals maintain a consistent mechanical feel. Numerals match the same blunt, compact construction, reinforcing a cohesive, sign-ready appearance.