Slab Square Peko 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Weekly' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, packaging, branding, classic, authoritative, scholarly, trustworthy, readability, editorial tone, classic slab voice, strong emphasis, slab serif, bracketed slabs, sturdy, crisp, bookish.
A robust slab-serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and a generally even stroke color. Serifs read as squared and substantial, with subtle bracketing where strokes meet, giving forms a confident, anchored feel. Curves are generous and open, while joins and terminals stay crisp, producing clear silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase. The lowercase shows a traditional, text-focused construction with straightforward bowls and a stable rhythm, and the figures share the same solid, no-nonsense build for consistent emphasis in running copy.
Well suited to editorial layouts, headlines, and titling where a sturdy serif voice is needed. It can also work for book typography and long-form reading when set with comfortable spacing, and it lends a reliable, heritage-leaning tone to branding and packaging that benefits from clear, strong letterforms.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a bookish, editorial presence. Its heavy, dependable slabs and calm rhythm suggest seriousness and clarity rather than novelty, lending a composed, institutional voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with strong structure and dependable readability, balancing traditional proportions with bold, square-footed serifs to create a confident, text-ready presence.
In the sample text, the face maintains a steady texture and strong horizontal emphasis from the slab serifs, helping lines feel grounded. The contrast stays restrained, so letterforms rely on structure and serif weight for character, supporting a confident typographic color at larger text sizes.