Slab Square Peby 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, branding, posters, sturdy, classic, academic, confident, impact, legibility, tradition, authority, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, high contrast, ball terminals, vertical stress.
A robust slab-serif with crisp, square-ended serifs and a generally upright, steady posture. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thicker verticals and lighter connecting strokes, producing a confident, printed rhythm rather than a purely mechanical feel. Serifs are prominent and mostly blocky, with subtle softening/bracketing in places, and terminals stay clean and decisive. The lowercase is compact with sturdy stems and rounded bowls, and several letters feature small ball-like terminals (notably on the two-storey ‘a’ and ‘f’), adding a slightly traditional, text-like flavor to an otherwise firm slab structure.
Well suited for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and titling where a strong serif presence is desired. It can also work for book covers and brand identities that want a classic, trustworthy tone with a bold slab-serif silhouette. At larger sizes it delivers impact and clarity, especially in short-to-medium text blocks.
The overall tone reads authoritative and dependable, with a bookish, editorial voice. Its weight distribution and pronounced serifs lend a traditional, institutional feel, while the crisp terminals keep it clear and no-nonsense. The subtle ball terminals introduce a hint of warmth and familiarity without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity and signage-like clarity of a slab serif with details associated with traditional text faces, resulting in a practical, attention-holding type for editorial and display use.
In the sample text, the font maintains strong word shapes and a consistent baseline presence, with capitals that feel stately and evenly proportioned. Numerals appear sturdy and legible at display sizes, matching the slab character of the letters.