Slab Square Pemi 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, sturdy, utilitarian, typewriter, industrial, authoritative, clarity, durability, utility, retro print, slab serif, square serifs, blunt terminals, high contrast, compact rhythm.
A robust slab-serif with blunt, square-ended serifs and mostly even stroke weight that reads as firmly engineered. Curves are slightly squared off (notably in round letters and numerals), and joins feel crisp and mechanical rather than calligraphic. Proportions are compact with a steady, even rhythm; counters are open enough for clarity, while the overall texture stays dense and punchy. Numerals share the same squared construction and strong baseline presence, reinforcing a pragmatic, no-nonsense tone.
Well suited to editorial layouts that want a firm, traditional voice, as well as packaging and labeling where sturdiness reads as trustworthy. The strong, square serifs and dense color also work for headlines, posters, and signage that need to hold up at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall impression is sturdy and workmanlike, with a classic typewriter/industrial flavor. Its blocky serifs and squared curves convey reliability and authority, leaning practical rather than decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with a squared, industrial finish—prioritizing solidity, consistency, and a clear, mechanical rhythm in both display and text settings.
The design maintains consistent serif treatment across caps and lowercase, with simple, flat terminals that keep lines clean in text. The sample paragraph shows a dark, even typographic color and strong word shapes, suggesting emphasis and presence in continuous reading.