Slab Square Pema 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A sturdy slab serif with squared, flat-ended serifs and terminals and a largely monolinear, low-contrast stroke structure. Letterforms are broad and stable with firm verticals, open counters, and clear, rectangular joins that keep the texture even in paragraphs. The lowercase shows a straightforward construction with a two-storey “a,” single-storey “g,” and a compact, readable rhythm; numerals align with the same blunt, architectural finish and generous interior spaces.
Well-suited to long-form reading in magazines, books, and reports where a steady, legible texture is needed. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a sturdy, classic slab-serif voice without ornamental details.
The overall tone is serious and dependable, combining a classic bookish feel with a slightly industrial, workmanlike firmness. Its squared slabs and crisp endings convey authority and clarity rather than delicacy, making it feel appropriate for institutional and editorial contexts.
Designed to provide a robust, highly legible slab-serif texture with clean, square terminals and a restrained, traditional structure. The emphasis appears to be on reliability and clarity across both paragraph text and moderate display sizes.
Serifs remain consistently heavy and unbracketed, helping the face hold together at smaller sizes while maintaining a confident presence at display sizes. The shapes favor clarity over flourish, with a calm baseline rhythm and minimal stroke modulation that keeps the page color uniform.