Slab Square Pohy 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Athletico Clean' and 'Collegium' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Bevelle' by Gerald Gallo, 'Field House' by Komet & Flicker, 'Kairos' by Monotype, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, labels, collegiate, industrial, authoritative, vintage, robust, impact, team identity, sturdy display, retro utility, sign-like clarity, blocky, octagonal, high-contrast silhouette, tight apertures, compact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared-off stems and pronounced, rectangular serifs. Many curves are reduced into chamfered corners, giving counters and outer shapes an octagonal, cut-in feel (especially in round letters and numerals). Strokes stay largely even, with minimal modulation, and details like joints and terminals are crisp and mechanical. The lowercase is compact with sturdy shoulders and short, squared terminals; punctuation and figures match the same angular, punched-out geometry for a consistent, poster-ready texture.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short display text where its dense weight and angular slabs can read as intentional and strong. It also fits sports branding, team marks, packaging labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, traditional-meets-industrial voice.
The overall tone feels collegiate and workmanlike—confident, tough, and straightforward. Its angular cuts and dense color evoke traditional athletic lettering, old industrial labeling, and bold editorial headlines where solidity and impact matter more than delicacy.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, highly structured slab serif with chamfered geometry that holds up at large sizes and creates a compact, impactful typographic color. The consistent cornering and uniform stroke weight suggest an intention toward repeatable, sign-like forms and strong graphic presence.
The tight apertures and small interior counters in letters like a/e/s and the numerals contribute to a dark, compact set. The angular rounding in characters such as O/Q/0 and the stepped diagonals in letters like V/W/X reinforce a machined, stamped aesthetic.