Slab Square Pegy 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, headlines, branding, trustworthy, academic, traditional, sturdy, readability, authority, print utility, classic voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, robust serifs, rounded joins, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and modest bracketing that softens the joins. Strokes are largely even and consistent, with broad, confident curves and clear, open counters in letters like C, O, and e. The capitals feel stately and proportioned for headings, while the lowercase maintains a solid, readable rhythm with a two-storey a and g, a compact t, and a straight, serifed i and l. Figures are classic and stable, with strong verticals and ample internal space, giving the set a dependable, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited to editorial environments such as magazines, book interiors, and newspaper-style layouts where a firm, readable slab serif is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a grounded, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and bookish, suggesting institutional credibility and editorial seriousness without feeling overly delicate. Its slab structure adds a practical, workmanlike sturdiness, while the slightly softened transitions keep it approachable for longer passages.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable slab-serif texture for text and display, balancing robust serifs and steady strokes with enough openness and rounding to remain readable and comfortable in continuous reading.
In the sample text, the face holds up well at larger sizes with crisp word shapes and clear differentiation among similar forms. The serifs create a firm baseline and cap line, adding a subtle horizontal emphasis that supports structured layouts.