Slab Square Peto 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, newsletters, reports, trustworthy, scholarly, institutional, classic, readability, durability, authority, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, bookish, texty, robust, open counters.
This serif face has sturdy, slab-like serifs with subtle bracketing and mostly square-ended terminals. Strokes are largely even in thickness, producing a steady, low-contrast rhythm, while the bowls and counters remain open and readable. The uppercase has a composed, slightly expansive stance, and the lowercase maintains clear, traditional constructions with straightforward joins and minimal flourish. Numerals appear solid and familiar, matching the text weight and overall geometry for consistent color in running copy.
Well-suited to editorial layouts and long-form text where a stable, traditional serif texture is desirable. It can also serve headings and subheads in print or screen contexts that benefit from a robust, authoritative serif presence without high-contrast delicacy.
The tone feels confident and conventional, with a bookish, editorial voice that reads as dependable rather than decorative. Its sturdy details suggest authority and clarity, lending a composed, institutional character suited to information-forward typography.
The design appears intended as a practical, readable slab-serif for general-purpose typography, balancing a classic serif structure with sturdier, more squared detailing. It prioritizes consistency and clarity in continuous text while remaining strong enough to hold up in display sizes.
Across the sample text, the spacing and weight distribution create an even typographic color, and the serif treatment stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The design leans toward practical legibility, with clean terminals and restrained shaping that supports long-form reading.