Slab Square Poku 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, sturdy, utilitarian, retro, technical, durability, legibility, impact, utility, boxy, monoline, square-serifed, compact, high-clarity.
A sturdy slab-serif with squared-off terminals and a mostly monoline stroke feel. The letterforms are built from straight verticals and horizontals with rounded corners, producing a boxy, machined geometry. Serifs read as thick rectangular blocks with minimal taper, and curves (like C, S, and O) stay controlled and slightly squarish. Uppercase proportions are broad and stable, while the lowercase keeps simple, workmanlike shapes with single-storey a and g and a compact, even rhythm. Numerals are equally solid and legible, with consistent stroke thickness and blunt, flat endings.
It suits headlines and short text where a firm, engineered presence is desired—posters, packaging, labels, and storefront or wayfinding-style signage. The robust slabs and clear shapes also work well for brand marks or product naming that benefits from a durable, industrial tone.
The overall tone is practical and dependable, with an industrial, workshop-like character. Its squared slabs and rounded corners suggest mid-century utility and equipment labeling, balancing toughness with friendly clarity. The voice is direct and no-nonsense, leaning more functional than elegant.
The design appears intended to deliver a rugged slab-serif voice with a square, manufactured feel while staying approachable through rounded corners and open counters. It prioritizes strong structure and high legibility over refinement, aiming for confident impact in display settings.
The font’s blocky construction and generous interior spaces help maintain clarity at larger display sizes, while the heavy, square serifs create strong horizontal anchoring in text. Rounded joints soften the rigid geometry and keep counters from feeling cramped, reinforcing a steady, mechanical rhythm across lines.