Slab Square Poba 4 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Collegium' by GRIN3 (Nowak) (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, western, authoritative, vintage, space-saving, high impact, signage clarity, retro utility, strong branding, slab-serif, condensed, blocky, bracketless, high-contrast-free.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy, even-weight strokes and square, bracketless serifs. Letterforms are built from sturdy verticals and broad, flat terminals, with compact counters and a tight overall footprint. The lowercase is utilitarian and upright, with short, straight-shouldered joins and slabby feet that keep the texture dark and consistent. Numerals and caps share the same rigid, engineered geometry, producing a uniform rhythm that holds together well at large sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where a dense, condensed slab can project strength. It also fits brand marks and packaging that benefit from a classic industrial or athletic flavor, especially when set in all caps or tight headline lines.
The tone is strong and workmanlike, evoking signage, uniforms, and classic print ephemera. Its compact width and dense color give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice with a slightly nostalgic, old-school edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using firm slab terminals and consistent stroke weight to maintain clarity and authority. Its restrained shapes and compact proportions prioritize legibility and a bold, utilitarian character typical of display-oriented slabs.
The font’s squarish detailing and flat endings create crisp word shapes and a deliberate, poster-like presence. Curves are kept controlled and sturdy rather than soft, which reinforces the mechanical, stamped feel in running text.