Slab Square Pefi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, confident, traditional, scholarly, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, robustness, slab serif, bracketed serifs, low contrast, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy slab serif with low stroke contrast and square-shouldered, confident construction. Serifs are prominent and mostly flat-ended, with subtle bracketing that softens joins and helps the shapes read smoothly at text sizes. Round letters keep a fairly even, controlled curve, while straight strokes stay firm and vertical, creating a steady rhythm across words. The lowercase shows clear, traditional forms (two-storey a and g), with open counters and straightforward proportions that support continuous reading.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a solid slab serif presence is desired. It also fits reports, academic or institutional materials, and other content that benefits from a dependable, traditional typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial, bookish feel. Its strong serifs and steady rhythm project dependability and clarity rather than delicacy, making it feel suited to serious, established voices.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, readable slab serif for text and editorial use, balancing strong, square-ended serifs with softened transitions for comfortable reading. Its conventional lowercase structures and steady spacing suggest a focus on clarity and reliability over display eccentricity.
The numerals are sturdy and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ blunt serif treatment and restrained contrast. In running text, the face maintains a consistent color with distinct word shapes, aided by clear joins and generous interior space.