Slab Square Pebi 15 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nora Slab' by vve.type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, classic, academic, institutional, confident, readability, authority, durability, editorial tone, classic utility, bracketed serifs, high contrast, crisp, robust, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif with squared, assertive serifs and mostly straight-sided construction. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thick stems and thinner joins, with crisp terminals and clean, controlled curves in rounds like C, O, and G. Capitals feel compact and upright with even spacing and a stable baseline; lowercase is straightforward and readable with clear counters and a consistent rhythm. Numerals are traditional and solid, matching the serif treatment and maintaining strong vertical emphasis.
It works well for editorial typography where a strong serif presence is desired, including magazines, books, and academic or institutional materials. The robust shapes also suit headlines, pull quotes, and poster settings where you want confident emphasis without losing legibility.
The font conveys a classic, authoritative tone with a slightly newspaper-and-textbook flavor. Its heavy, squared serifs and firm proportions read as dependable and no-nonsense, lending a quietly traditional personality rather than a playful or decorative one.
The design appears intended as a practical slab-serif for general-purpose reading and display, balancing traditional serif cues with squared, sturdy details. It aims to provide a reliable, authoritative voice with enough weight and structure to hold up in prominent typographic roles.
The slab details are prominent without becoming chunky, and the overall texture stays even in continuous text. The shapes favor clarity over stylistic quirks, with a restrained, workmanlike finish that keeps the letterforms feeling orderly and grounded.