Slab Square Pebo 16 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, authoritative, traditional, collegiate, workmanlike, impact, readability, tradition, stability, clarity, bracketless, square serif, robust, sturdy, blocky.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, square-ended serifs and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms are wide and steady, built from firm verticals and broad horizontals with mostly blunt terminals and crisp corners. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and spacing reads even in text, giving a solid, rhythmic texture. The lowercase keeps a conventional structure with a two-storey a and g, while numerals are similarly sturdy and straightforward.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and cover typography where a sturdy slab voice is desired. It can also serve editorial roles such as pull quotes, section titles, and navigational type in print or on the web, especially when a traditional, emphatic texture is appropriate.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a classic, institutional feel that suggests print tradition and dependable readability. Its blocky slabs and steady proportions convey authority and practicality more than delicacy or flair.
Likely designed to provide a reliable, high-impact slab-serif voice with a traditional backbone and strong presence at display sizes. The emphasis appears to be on sturdy construction, consistent rhythm, and clear, confident shapes for impactful reading.
The bold slab treatment is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing strong word shapes and clear emphasis in headings. The wide proportions make the face feel expansive on the line, helping it stand out in short bursts of text.