Slab Square Pesy 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
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A robust slab serif with thick, blocky serifs and mostly flat terminals, softened by slight bracketing where strokes meet the serifs. Strokes are low-contrast and fairly even, producing a steady, dense color on the page. Proportions feel generous and open, with wide capitals and rounded forms (notably C/O) balanced by crisp, squared-off feet and tops. The lowercase shows traditional, readable shapes with a compact rhythm and strong verticals, and the numerals are sturdy and highly legible with clear differentiation.
This face is a strong choice for editorial layouts, textbooks, and other long-form reading where a firm, traditional voice is desired. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and posters that benefit from pronounced serifs and a solid typographic footprint.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, with a bookish seriousness that reads as dependable rather than decorative. Its weight and slab presence add an editorial authority, evoking traditional print typography while staying straightforward and functional.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif texture with high readability and a sturdy, institutional presence. It emphasizes dependable letterforms and strong serifs to achieve both clarity in text and authority in display.
In text, the strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal emphasis that helps guide the eye across lines, while the even stroke weight keeps counters and joins clear at larger sizes. The design leans toward clarity and stability, making it feel well-suited to sustained reading when set with comfortable spacing.