Slab Square Pemy 1 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, packaging, posters, headlines, typewriter, technical, utilitarian, retro, industrial, legibility, robustness, typewriter feel, systematic tone, slab serif, square terminals, low contrast, rounded corners, open counters.
A wide, low-contrast slab serif with monoline-like stroke weight and prominent square-ended serifs. The drawing emphasizes straight stems and flat terminals, softened by rounded outer corners and rounded joins that keep the texture from feeling brittle. Proportions are generous and readable, with a steady rhythm and slightly mechanical construction; curves are broadly squared-off (notably in C, G, O, Q) and the overall spacing reads open and even. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a simple, vertical-sided n/m that reinforces the engineered feel.
Works well for code-like display, UI labels, and technical documentation where sturdy forms and clear differentiation matter. Its wide stance and emphatic slabs also suit posters, packaging, and editorial headlines that want a utilitarian or typewriter-inflected character, and it remains readable for short-to-medium paragraphs at comfortable sizes.
The tone is pragmatic and workmanlike, evoking typewritten labeling, system output, and utilitarian signage. Its squared geometry and slab serifs lend a dependable, no-nonsense voice, while the softened corners add a mild retro warmth reminiscent of mid-century office and industrial typography.
The design appears intended to blend typewriter/industrial cues with a clean, modern regularity—prioritizing legibility, robustness, and a consistent rhythm. The combination of flat slabs and softly rounded corners suggests a deliberate balance between mechanical precision and approachable clarity.
Numerals and capitals present a strong, tabular-looking presence with consistent widths and sturdy horizontals, making the set feel well-suited to structured content. The design maintains clarity in the sample text through open apertures and unambiguous letterforms, keeping a stable, even color across lines.