Slab Square Peka 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Regan Slab' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, traditional, sturdy, scholarly, bookish, authority, print impact, legibility, tradition, slab serif, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, large x-height, compact fit.
A robust slab-serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and mostly squared-off terminals, giving the letterforms a firm, architectural footing. Strokes are fairly even and dense, with compact apertures and a tight, deliberate rhythm that reads strongly in both caps and lowercase. The lowercase shows a generous x-height and sturdy joins, while several glyphs introduce softened details such as ball-like terminals and subtly curved shoulders that keep the texture from feeling purely mechanical. Numerals are heavy and assertive, with clear, squared structure suited to display sizing and strong typographic presence.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong, print-like voice is desired. It can also work effectively for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif presence, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and authoritative, with a classic, editorial feel reminiscent of traditional print typography. Its weighty slabs and compact shapes convey reliability and seriousness, while the rounded touches add a slightly approachable, human warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, classic slab-serif voice with high impact and clear structure. It balances rigid, square-ended construction with a few rounded, traditional cues to maintain readability and warmth while preserving an authoritative editorial character.
Capitals feel formal and stable, with wide, emphatic horizontals and verticals that create a dark, consistent color on the page. The font’s strong baseline and prominent serifs help words hold together in headlines, but the dense counters suggest it will appear especially bold in longer passages at larger sizes.