Slab Square Pebi 17 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code samples, tables, forms, labels, editorial text, typewriter, utilitarian, industrial, retro, editorial, alignment, clarity, technical tone, robustness, slab serif, blocky, square serifs, bracketless, high contrast-free.
This font is a slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and flat, square-cut terminals throughout. Strokes are largely even in thickness, producing a crisp, mechanical rhythm with minimal modulation and no evident calligraphic influence. Curves are compact and controlled, with rounded forms kept fairly tight and verticals/horizontals reading firmly, giving capitals a strong, poster-like presence while the lowercase stays compact and workmanlike. Numerals follow the same square-shouldered construction, with clear, open counters and blunt finishes that maintain an even texture in text settings.
It suits environments where strict alignment and predictable spacing matter, such as code snippets, tabular data, UI readouts, and technical documentation. The bold, square serifs also make it effective for labels, packaging-style callouts, and editorial sidebars where a utilitarian, vintage-technical flavor is desired.
The overall tone feels typewriter- and machinery-adjacent: practical, no-nonsense, and slightly retro. Its blocky serifs and uniform rhythm create an authoritative, utilitarian voice that suggests labels, forms, and editorial matter rather than delicate or expressive typography.
The design appears intended to combine the discipline of fixed-width letterforms with the authority and readability of slab serifs. Its square terminals, uniform stroke weight, and tightly controlled curves suggest an aim for robust clarity and consistent texture in both short labels and longer passages.
The consistent character widths and steady spacing create a pronounced grid-like cadence, which is reinforced by the squared-off detailing at joins and terminals. In continuous text, the face builds a dark, even typographic color with clear word shapes and a distinctly mechanical footprint.