Slab Monoline Povo 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, playful, rustic, poster-like, display impact, vintage flavor, sign lettering, print texture, brand character, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap feel.
A compact slab-serif with stout, mostly monoline strokes and strongly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show soft corners and slight irregularities that read as lightly worn or stamped, giving the black shapes a textured, printed color rather than a sterile geometric finish. Counters are relatively tight, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is punchy with clear vertical emphasis and modest stroke modulation.
Best suited to display settings where its sturdy slabs and compact proportions can deliver impact—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and packaging labels. It can also work for short brand lines or logotypes that want a vintage or Western-leaning voice, but its dense texture is more comfortable at larger sizes than in long body copy.
The font conveys a classic, Old West and early print-era flavor—confident, a bit folksy, and intentionally imperfect. Its dense color and bracketed slabs feel dependable and handcrafted, while the softened shapes keep the tone friendly and approachable rather than severe.
Designed to evoke traditional slab-serif printing and sign lettering with a bold, workmanlike presence. The softened corners and slightly rugged edges suggest an aim toward warmth and authenticity, balancing strong structure with a subtly handmade feel for attention-grabbing display typography.
The caps are tall and commanding, while the lowercase stays compact, reinforcing a headline-forward personality. Numerals match the sturdy, poster-oriented construction, with rounded corners and slab-like feet that keep figures visually consistent with the letters.