Slab Square Pobo 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, western, poster, mechanical, retro, high impact, rugged tone, vintage display, signage clarity, chunky, blocky, square-shouldered, bracketless, ink-trap-like.
A heavy slab serif with squared-off shaping and compact, rectangular counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and most joins resolve into crisp right angles, giving the letters a machined, modular feel. Serifs are bold and block-like, with flat terminals and occasional notched/ink-trap-like interior corners that add snap to the texture. Proportions read sturdy and slightly condensed in places, with a firm baseline and strong vertical emphasis that keeps lines looking stable at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, logos, and signage where bold, high-impact letterforms are needed. It can also work well for packaging and labels that aim for an industrial or western-leaning retro aesthetic, especially in short phrases or prominent typographic lockups.
The overall tone is confident and rugged, evoking utilitarian printing, workshop labels, and frontier-era poster typography. Its blunt slabs and squared geometry create a no-nonsense, hardwearing impression that feels both retro and industrial.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with squared forms and robust slab serifs, combining a vintage display sensibility with a practical, print-signage clarity. The consistent stroke weight and crisp terminals suggest an intention to maintain a strong silhouette and readable shapes in large-scale applications.
The design’s squared counters (notably in rounded letters and numerals) and the pronounced slab serifs produce a dark, even color on the page. In the sample text, the rhythm is assertive and attention-grabbing, with distinctive shapes that prioritize character over subtlety.