Slab Square Poha 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, retro, authoritative, mechanical, sturdy, impact, space-saving, utility, display, blocky, angular, condensed, square-cut, high-contrast (shape).
A tightly condensed, block-built serif with squared shoulders and heavy slab-like feet that give each letter a carved, stamped silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform, with abrupt square terminals, narrow counters, and frequent right-angle joins that emphasize a rigid, architectural rhythm. Curves are minimized and often faceted into near-rectilinear forms (notably in bowls and rounds), while horizontals and verticals dominate, producing a tall, compact texture. The lowercase follows the same constructed logic, keeping narrow proportions and straight-sided stems, and the numerals match with upright, squared forms suited to dense settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and bold signage where its condensed footprint saves space without losing presence. It can also work for display-sized editorial subheads or branding wordmarks that benefit from a sturdy, industrial feel.
The overall tone feels industrial and no-nonsense, like labeling on equipment or a bold headline cut for impact. Its condensed stance and squared detailing suggest a retro utilitarian voice—confident, mechanical, and slightly severe—more about authority and clarity than warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow width, using squared slabs and rectilinear construction to create a strong, stamped look. Its consistent, blocky geometry prioritizes a disciplined texture and a utilitarian display voice over softness or calligraphic nuance.
In text lines the tight width and heavy slabs create strong vertical cadence and dark color, so spacing and size choices will strongly affect legibility. The angular treatment of traditionally round letters adds a distinctive, engineered character that reads as intentionally rigid rather than neutral.