Slab Square Pohu 11 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Athletico Clean' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Field House' by Komet & Flicker, 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH, and 'Sharplion' by Zeki Michael (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, signage, packaging, varsity, industrial, authoritative, retro, rugged, impact, compactness, heritage, sturdiness, branding, octagonal, blocky, high-contrast, sturdy, compact.
A compact, block-constructed slab serif with uniform stroke weight and crisp, squared-off terminals. Letterforms are built from straight segments and clipped corners, giving many curves an octagonal feel (notably in C, G, O, and the numerals). Proportions are condensed with tight counters and a steady vertical rhythm; serifs read as heavy, bracketless slabs that reinforce a rigid, poster-friendly texture. Lowercase mirrors the same geometry and weight, producing a consistent, sturdy color across lines of text.
Well-suited for headlines, badges, and short bursts of copy where impact and compactness are priorities. It naturally fits sports and varsity branding, event posters, labels, and rugged packaging where a strong slabbed silhouette helps text hold up against busy backgrounds.
The overall tone is athletic and assertive, with a vintage sign-painter and collegiate flavor. Its hard edges and dense massing suggest strength and utility, while the chamfered corners add a familiar retro-sport character. The result feels confident and no-nonsense, designed to command attention.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient display face with a classic athletic/industrial voice. The clipped corners and heavy slabs prioritize durability and immediate recognition, echoing traditional block lettering used in uniforms, signage, and stamped or cut materials.
The font’s angular construction creates strong word shapes at display sizes, but the tight internal spaces and condensed set can become visually dense as sizes drop. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with a particularly solid, emblem-like presence suited to numbering and scoring contexts.