Slab Square Pevu 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab Pro Expanded' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, retro, assertive, utilitarian, impact, authority, print classic, durability, clarity, blocky, sturdy, square serif, bracketless, compact counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with square, flat-ended serifs and a largely monolinear stroke structure. The letterforms are broad and horizontally confident, with generous width in rounds and strong, straight-sided verticals. Curves transition sharply into stems, producing compact internal counters and a crisp, mechanical rhythm. Terminals and joins stay firm and unsoftened, giving the face a blocky, no-nonsense texture in both uppercase and lowercase, while numerals follow the same robust, structured construction.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and short editorial blocks where a strong typographic presence is desired. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage applications that benefit from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice and clear, structured forms.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, evoking classic printing and industrial signage. Its heavy, squared details create an assertive, slightly retro voice that feels dependable and direct rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, practical slab-serif look with crisp square serifs and a solid page color. It prioritizes firmness and impact, aiming for a reliable, print-forward aesthetic that reads as classic and industrial.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight interior spaces make it most effective when given ample size and comfortable leading. The square serifs and strong horizontals create pronounced line structure, which can add authority in headings while remaining steady in short passages.