Slab Square Pese 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, traditional, no-nonsense, clarity, impact, durability, utility, authority, slab serif, blocky, bracketless, square terminals, solid color.
A robust slab serif with chunky, square-ended serifs and largely even stroke weight. The letterforms are broad and open, with generous counters and a steady, rectangular rhythm that reads clearly at text and display sizes. Serifs are unbracketed and emphatic, and many terminals finish with flat, blunt cuts that reinforce a constructed, architectural feel. The overall impression is crisp and orderly rather than calligraphic, with round letters kept smooth but firmly anchored by strong horizontal slabs.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where a firm serif presence is desired without high-contrast refinement. It also fits posters, labels, and packaging that benefit from bold, sturdy letterforms, and can work in signage or wayfinding where clear, blocky shapes and strong serifs help hold up at a distance.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, projecting a classic, dependable voice with a slightly industrial edge. It feels grounded and authoritative—more newsroom and signage than delicate literature—while still retaining a familiar, traditional serif presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical, highly legible slab-serif voice with strong structure and a consistent typographic color. Its broad proportions and blunt slab details suggest a focus on clarity and impact across both display lines and longer text settings.
The numerals and capitals carry substantial weight and stable proportions, giving headings a strong, poster-like footprint. In paragraph settings, the consistent color and open shapes help maintain clarity, especially in mixed-case text with prominent vertical stems and decisive slab details.