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Slab Square Poki 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.

Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, retro, sturdy, impact, durability, clarity, square serifs, blocky, mechanical, compact counters, bracketless.

A robust slab serif with square, flat-ended terminals and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms are built from sturdy verticals and horizontals with rounded outer corners, producing a machined, block-like silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular-leaning, and joins stay crisp and undecorated. Numerals follow the same squared geometry, with clear, bold shapes and consistent weight distribution.

Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where a strong slab-serif voice is desired. It also fits signage and packaging that benefit from a durable, industrial character, and works well for branding contexts that want a bold, straightforward tone.

The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, blending an industrial, engineered feel with a subtle retro sign-painting or typewriter-adjacent sturdiness. It reads as authoritative and practical rather than delicate or expressive, giving text a confident, utilitarian presence.

The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability through squared slabs, simplified geometry, and a stable, constructed rhythm—prioritizing firmness and clarity in display typography while keeping shapes consistent across letters and figures.

Uppercase forms appear particularly strong and signage-ready, while lowercase maintains the same squared construction and firm rhythm for continuous reading. Rounded corners soften the otherwise rigid geometry, helping large text feel less harsh while preserving a solid, constructed look.