Slab Square Pebi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, classic, scholarly, sturdy, readability, authority, heritage, headline impact, versatility, slab serif, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, moderate contrast, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif design with pronounced, mostly squared serifs and clear, moderately bracketed joins that keep the shapes sturdy rather than delicate. Strokes feel largely even with subtle optical modulation, and the proportions are balanced, with a steady rhythm and generous interior space in rounded letters. The lowercase shows recognizable text-face detailing—ball terminals (notably on forms like “a” and “f”), a two-storey “g,” and a compact, readable “e”—while caps maintain broad, confident silhouettes and strong verticals. Numerals are solid and traditional in feel, with clear differentiation and consistent weight distribution.
It suits editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book or journal titling where a strong serif voice is desired. The sturdy slabs also make it effective for posters, branding, and packaging that need a dependable, traditional tone with good legibility at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, combining a traditional bookish seriousness with a slightly robust, display-ready presence. Its slab structure communicates stability and authority, while the rounded details and open counters keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable slab-serif presence that reads cleanly in text while holding enough weight and character for attention-grabbing titles. Its forms balance classic text-face conventions with firm, square-ended structure to create an authoritative but readable impression.
In continuous text the face maintains even color and predictable spacing, supporting long lines without appearing fussy. The mix of squared slab terminals with occasional ball terminals adds a touch of personality and warmth while preserving a disciplined, typographic voice.