Slab Square Peve 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, retro, utilitarian, sturdy, industrial voice, geometric character, signage clarity, retro-tech feel, octagonal, chamfered, monoline, blocky, angular.
A sturdy slab-serif with an angular, chamfered construction throughout. Stems and arms are largely monoline, with crisp joins and flattened, square-ended serifs that read as small platforms. Rounds are consistently faceted into octagonal-like forms (notably in C, O, Q and the bowls of b/d/p), giving the design a geometric, machined feel. Proportions are on the roomy side with generous counters, straightforward spacing, and a steady baseline rhythm that stays clear in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display roles where its angular bowls and slab terminals can be appreciated—headlines, posters, labels, and signage. It can also work for short technical copy or UI labeling where a robust, mechanical flavor is desired, though the faceting may become visually busy in long passages at smaller sizes.
The faceted curves and squared slabs evoke a technical, fabricated tone—like stamped lettering, drafting marks, or industrial labeling. It feels pragmatic and confident rather than decorative, with a mild retro signal from the geometric, cut-corner rounding.
The design appears intended to merge a classic slab-serif skeleton with a distinctly geometric, chamfered rounding system, prioritizing clarity and a manufactured aesthetic. Its consistent faceting and firm terminals suggest a focus on industrial personality and dependable legibility in bold, attention-getting settings.
Distinctive details include the octagonal O/0 relationship, a Q with a crisp diagonal tail, and a lowercase a and e that keep the same faceted bowl language as the capitals. Numerals follow the same cut-corner geometry, reinforcing consistency in mixed alphanumeric settings.