Slab Square Pepi 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kairos' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, collegiate, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, sturdiness, legibility, heritage display, mechanical feel, branding impact, blocky, chamfered, octagonal, sturdy, compact serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif design with boxy proportions and a distinctly chamfered, almost octagonal construction in curves and corners. Strokes are fairly even with moderate contrast, and terminals resolve into flat, squared-off ends reinforced by bold slab serifs. Counters tend to be rectangular or softly faceted rather than round, giving the whole alphabet a machined, stamped feel. Spacing and rhythm read solid and regular, with clear, simplified forms that stay consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a bold, authoritative texture is needed. It also fits sports branding, team or varsity-style graphics, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, industrial-heritage voice. In longer text it maintains clarity, but its strong slabs and angularity make it most effective at display sizes.
The font conveys a no-nonsense, workmanlike tone with an old-school, collegiate edge. Its faceted shapes and heavy slabs suggest equipment markings, sports identities, and heritage signage—confident, practical, and a bit rugged rather than delicate or refined.
Likely intended to deliver a robust slab-serif with a geometric, chamfered construction that stays legible while projecting an industrial/varsity personality. The design prioritizes strong silhouettes, flat terminals, and consistent faceting to create a dependable, stamp-like presence across letters and numbers.
The faceting is especially apparent in letters with bowls and curves, which read as clipped and geometric rather than smooth. Numerals follow the same squared construction, supporting a cohesive, label-like texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.