Slab Square Peru 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, bookish, readability, editorial tone, sturdy presence, traditional styling, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, soft corners, high contrast.
A sturdy slab serif with clearly bracketed, square-ended serifs and a firm vertical stress. Strokes are mostly even, with subtle modulation that keeps counters open and shapes readable at text sizes. The uppercase is broad and steady, while the lowercase shows traditional forms (notably a double-storey “a” and “g”), rounded bowls, and short, confident terminals. Serifs are substantial but not overly blunt, giving the design a balanced, workmanlike rhythm across letters and numerals.
Well-suited to magazines, books, and long-form editorial layouts where a solid slab serif can carry paragraphs comfortably. It also works for headlines, signage, and brand systems that need a traditional voice with extra structural weight and presence.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional, combining a bookish, editorial feel with a slightly robust, practical presence. It reads as authoritative without feeling ornate, and its slab structure adds a grounded, no-nonsense character.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable, readable slab serif for text and display, blending conventional letterforms with robust serifs to produce an authoritative, print-friendly texture.
Details like the ball terminal on the lowercase “y” and the strong, squared numerals reinforce a classic text-face sensibility with a sturdy, print-oriented finish. Spacing appears comfortable, helping the face maintain clarity in continuous reading and in mixed-case settings.