Slab Square Vera 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: signage, headlines, packaging, posters, editorial, technical, industrial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical character, geometric styling, sturdy readability, display impact, slab serif, octagonal, ink-trap like, notched, monolinear.
A square-shouldered slab serif with largely monolinear strokes and crisp, flat terminals. Many curves are stylized into chamfered, octagonal shapes—most evident in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals—creating a mechanical, engineered feel. Serifs are sturdy and bracketless, and several joins and corners show small notches or cut-ins that read like subtle ink-trap detailing. Proportions are fairly compact with straightforward, workmanlike letterforms and clear differentiation between round and straight-sided glyphs.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and branding where a sturdy, mechanical slab serif can carry a confident voice. The chamfered geometry also fits industrial-themed packaging, labels, and signage systems, and can add a technical edge to editorial typography when used for titles or callouts.
The overall tone is technical and industrial, with a mildly retro, signage-like character. The chamfered rounds and squared-off details suggest precision and machinery rather than warmth or elegance, giving the font a functional, engineered voice.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif structure with a distinctly geometric, machined construction. By turning round forms into chamfered polygons and keeping terminals square and firm, it aims to communicate robustness and precision while staying highly legible.
The sample text shows a consistent rhythm with firm vertical emphasis and deliberate, geometric shaping of bowls and counters. Numerals follow the same chamfered construction, reinforcing a cohesive system across letters and figures. The squared detailing can add personality at display sizes, while remaining structured enough for extended settings.