Slab Square Peve 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, technical, retro, sturdy, no-nonsense, impact, legibility, industrial feel, geometric uniformity, slab serif, squared, chamfered, angular, boxy.
A sturdy slab-serif design built from mostly straight strokes and squared counters, softened by consistent chamfered corners. Serifs are heavy and flat, with a mechanical, sign-painting-like construction and minimal stroke modulation. Rounds (such as O and 0) are rendered as octagonal forms, reinforcing a geometric, engineered feel, while joins and terminals keep a crisp, cut-off finish. Overall spacing and proportions read open and solid, with clear differentiation in capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
It works best in display contexts such as posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks where the angular slabs and chamfered geometry can read clearly. The sturdy construction also suits labels, technical-themed graphics, and editorial callouts that need a strong, structured voice.
The font conveys an industrial, utilitarian tone with a distinctly retro technical flavor. Its boxy geometry and firm slabs feel authoritative and practical, suggesting machinery, labeling, and workshop pragmatism rather than elegance. The chamfered detailing adds a subtle engineered character, like stamped metal or routed signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with geometric, squared construction that remains legible and impactful at medium-to-large sizes. The repeated chamfer motif suggests an aim for an engineered, industrial look while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
The design maintains a consistent corner treatment across the set, creating a cohesive rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same angular logic as the letters, and the overall silhouette stays crisp and high-contrast against the page without relying on delicate details.