Slab Square Pesu 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Certo' by Monotype, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, and 'Chercher' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, utilitarian, retro, authoritative, dependable, industrial, readability, solidity, clarity, impact, practicality, blocky, sturdy, compact joins, square terminals.
A robust slab-serif design with broad proportions and low stroke contrast. Serifs are blocky and square-ended, producing firm terminals and a grounded baseline. Curves are round but contained, and counters tend to be open and clear, while the overall texture stays even and solid in continuous text. The lowercase shows classic slab cues such as a single-storey “g” and compact joins, giving the face a practical, no-nonsense color on the page.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a bold, grounded voice is needed without high-contrast refinement. It also works effectively for editorial layouts, book jackets, and branding systems that want a classic slab-serif feel with clear letterforms and steady texture.
This typeface conveys a sturdy, workmanlike confidence with a slightly retro, utilitarian tone. Its blunt serifs and steady rhythm feel straightforward and dependable, lending an editorial seriousness without becoming delicate or fussy.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, legible typography with a firm presence, especially at text and display sizes where a consistent, dark typographic color is desirable. Its square-ended slab detailing and broad stance suggest a goal of combining traditional serif structure with a more mechanical, signage-friendly robustness.
The uppercase forms read particularly architectural, while the lowercase maintains an approachable, practical rhythm. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, matching the overall square-shouldered construction.