Slab Square Pela 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jolly Good Proper Serif' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, retro, utilitarian, typewriter-like, workmanlike, readable display, vintage flavor, print texture, sturdy tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, blocky, robust, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with thick, rectangular serifs and mostly low-contrast strokes. The letterforms have slightly softened corners and subtle irregularities at joins and terminals that create a faintly inked, print-worn texture rather than a perfectly machined finish. Counters are open and the rhythm is steady, with broad, confident curves (notably in round letters) balanced by flat, squared-off terminals. Lowercase forms are straightforward and readable, with compact shoulders and solid stems; figures are similarly robust and text-color is dark and even.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial layouts where a firm, inked slab-serif voice is desired. It can also work for posters, labels, and signage applications that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning presence and high legibility at display sizes.
The overall tone feels practical and familiar, evoking vintage printed matter and no-nonsense signage. Its sturdy slabs and slightly roughened details give it an honest, hands-on character that reads as both retro and dependable rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif foundation with a slightly worn, printed texture—combining practical readability with a retro, workmanlike flavor that stands out in display and editorial contexts.
In running text, the font maintains a strong, consistent texture and holds up well at larger sizes where the slab details and small irregularities become part of the personality. The uppercase has a poster-like presence, while the lowercase stays grounded and functional for paragraph settings.