Slab Normal Peka 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Serifa' by Linotype, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, sturdy, confident, friendly, retro, industrial, impact, readability, traditional tone, signage strength, workhorse display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, high impact.
This typeface has heavy, squared slab serifs with generous bracketing and rounded joins that keep the dense weight from feeling harsh. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, and counters are open enough to stay legible at display sizes despite the mass. The letterforms are wide and steady, with compact apertures and a consistent, workmanlike rhythm. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the overall blocky proportions and strong baseline presence.
It performs best where you want maximum presence: headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and bold editorial features. The sturdy slabs and wide proportions also suit packaging and labels that need a reliable, traditional voice with strong readability at larger sizes.
The overall tone is solid and dependable, with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor that nods to traditional slab-serif printing. Its blunt strength reads confident and practical rather than elegant, giving text a straightforward, no-nonsense voice that still feels approachable.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken, high-impact slab serif that delivers strong typographic color and instant authority. Its softened bracketing and rounded details suggest an aim for durability and friendliness, evoking classic print and industrial signage while remaining versatile for modern display use.
The serifs read as prominent “feet” that create strong horizontal emphasis, while the rounded bracketing and softened corners add a tactile, inked-in quality. In longer sample text, the dense color is very uniform and commanding, prioritizing impact over delicacy.