Slab Square Poso 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type, 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Lehmann Egyptian' by ParaType, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, signage, collegiate, industrial, assertive, retro, rugged, impact, bold branding, compact display, heritage tone, octagonal, blocky, compact, high-impact, stencil-like.
This is a dense, block-forward slab serif with compact proportions and a strongly rectilinear construction. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with squared-off slabs and terminals that create a chiseled, octagonal silhouette—corners are frequently clipped rather than rounded. Counters are tight and the internal geometry is rigid, producing a sturdy rhythm that stays consistent from caps through figures. The lowercase is built to match the same hard-edged logic, with short extenders and a prominent, chunky texture in running text.
Best suited for display applications where impact and a tough, structured voice are needed—posters, headlines, team or club identities, apparel graphics, and bold packaging. It also works well for short signage and label-like text where the compact, blocky shapes help maintain a strong silhouette.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking collegiate athletics, workwear labeling, and traditional signage. Its angular cuts and dense weight give it a rugged, slightly vintage feel that reads as confident and competitive rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch within a compact footprint, using squared slabs and clipped corners to create a distinctive, athletic-industrial personality. The consistent heavy strokes and rigid geometry suggest a focus on clarity and strength in large-format messaging.
The figures follow the same squared, faceted treatment and feel designed for emphasis at display sizes. In the sample text, the heavy massing and tight apertures create strong presence but can also make long passages feel dark and compact, especially at smaller sizes.