Slab Square Pefu 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart and 'Netra' by Sign Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, sturdy, no-nonsense, traditional, institutional, clarity, durability, authority, print presence, chunky, blocky, robust, bracketless, heavy serifs.
A sturdy slab serif with broad proportions, heavy rectangular serifs, and mostly square-cut terminals. Strokes stay fairly even, with only slight modulation, giving the letters a solid, compact color on the page. The design favors generous counters and straightforward curves (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while verticals feel strong and stable. Lowercase forms read clearly with a two-storey a, a single-storey g, short-shouldered r, and a fairly broad, workmanlike rhythm that stays consistent across text.
It works well for headlines and subheads where a strong, stable voice is needed, and it also holds up in short-to-medium editorial text thanks to its clear counters and even stroke weight. The sturdy slabs suit posters, packaging, and brand systems that want a confident, traditional presence without looking ornate.
The overall tone is practical and dependable, with a familiar, print-forward feel. Its blocky serifs and steady rhythm suggest authority and clarity rather than delicacy or flourish, making it feel grounded and traditional.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, reliable slab-serif voice with high legibility and a firm typographic footprint. Its squared serifs and steady construction prioritize clarity and consistency for both display use and text-forward applications.
Capitals are assertive and wide, and the numerals are equally sturdy with open shapes and prominent slab finishing. The ampersand and punctuation follow the same squared, utilitarian logic, helping the font maintain a consistent texture in continuous reading.