Slab Square Peto 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, textbooks, newsprint, reports, academic, trustworthy, bookish, traditional, readability, durability, authority, clarity, versatility, sturdy, structured, crisp, bracketed, workmanlike.
A sturdy serif with pronounced slab-like serifs and mostly flat, squared terminals. Strokes are relatively even in weight with minimal modulation, creating a solid, high-ink rhythm across lines. Letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and clear interior space, while serifs and joins feel crisp and engineered rather than calligraphic. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, and the numerals are full-sized and stable, matching the font’s firm, rectangular construction.
This face suits long-form reading in editorial layouts, textbooks, reports, and other content that benefits from firm serifs and steady color. It can also perform well in headings where a traditional, authoritative texture is desired without high-contrast delicacy.
The overall tone is serious and dependable, with a textbook/editorial feel. Its strong slabs and restrained detailing give it an authoritative, institutional character that reads as pragmatic rather than decorative.
The letterforms suggest an intention to deliver robust readability and a stable, utilitarian presence, combining strong slabs with clear counters for dependable text setting in print-like contexts.
The design maintains consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting a cohesive texture in paragraphs. Round letters stay fairly geometric while diagonals and joints remain clean, reinforcing a structured, no-nonsense voice.