Slab Square Pomo 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, sportswear, collegiate, industrial, retro, authoritative, utilitarian, impact, structure, clarity, heritage, slab-serif, octagonal, ink-trap feel, engraved look, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with mostly uniform stroke weight and sharply cut, squared-off serifs. Many curves are faceted into octagonal bowls and counters, giving letters like C, G, O, Q, and 8 a crisp, machined geometry rather than smooth rounding. Joins and corners are clean and firm, with occasional small notches that read like subtle ink-trap shaping at tight intersections. The overall rhythm is even and upright, with compact, confident letterforms that stay clear in both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where its angular bowls and slab terminals can read as a deliberate graphic choice. It works well for branding, signage, posters, and apparel graphics—especially in contexts that benefit from a tough, collegiate or industrial feel. In longer text, it remains legible but will produce a strong, insistent texture.
The faceted geometry and blunt slabs create a confident, no-nonsense tone that feels both collegiate and industrial. It evokes varsity lettering and vintage American display typography, projecting strength, dependability, and a slightly mechanical edge.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif solidity with a modernized, faceted construction that holds up at display sizes and creates a distinctive, stamped or machined personality. The consistent stroke weight and squared detailing suggest a focus on impact, clarity, and a bold typographic presence without relying on heavy contrast.
The lowercase keeps the same angular construction as the caps, with single-story a and g and straight-sided verticals that emphasize a structured texture in text. Numerals are similarly faceted and robust, with squared corners that maintain a consistent, hard-edged voice across the set.