Slab Square Pehu 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, signage, posters, sturdy, retro, trustworthy, workmanlike, clarity, impact, durability, versatility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, square terminals, robust, compact capitals.
A sturdy slab-serif with robust, blocky serifs and mostly square-ended terminals. Strokes are solid and even with low contrast, giving letters a steady, built-up feel. The capitals are broad and commanding with open, clearly shaped counters, while the lowercase keeps a conventional, readable structure with a moderately tall presence relative to the caps. Overall spacing and rhythm feel firm and slightly compact, producing a dense, confident text color that holds up well at display and strong text sizes.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a strong, readable serif is needed, and it can also support short blocks of text in editorial layouts thanks to its even color and clear counters. Its bold slab presence makes it a natural fit for packaging, signage, and poster work where sturdiness and impact are priorities.
The tone is practical and grounded, balancing a classic print sensibility with a no-nonsense, utilitarian voice. Its heavy slabs and steady proportions suggest reliability and authority without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with strong presence and straightforward readability. Its squared terminals and robust serifs emphasize firmness and clarity, aiming for a versatile workhorse style that feels at home in contemporary and vintage-leaning settings alike.
The numerals appear sturdy and highly legible with simple, emphatic forms that match the slab construction. Across the set, the design favors clear silhouette and consistent weight, emphasizing stability over finesse.