Slab Square Pely 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, authoritative, traditional, scholarly, sturdy, clarity, robustness, classic tone, strong presence, slab serif, bracketed, robust, crisp, high-ink.
A sturdy slab serif with heavy, mostly square-ended serifs and a low-contrast, even stroke flow. Capitals are broad and steady with prominent horizontals (notably in E, F, T) and confident, blocky serifs that read clearly at display sizes. Lowercase forms are straightforward and text-oriented, with a compact rhythm, strong vertical stems, and small details like the hooked descenders on g and y. Numerals are weighty and classic, with solid curves and flat finishing strokes that keep the set consistent across letters and figures.
Works well for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial text where a firm, classic voice is desired. The heavy slabs and clear letterforms also suit packaging, labels, signage, and identity systems that need sturdy readability and a traditional-meets-industrial character.
The overall tone is dependable and institutional, balancing old-style familiarity with a blunt, no-nonsense slab presence. It feels suited to serious messaging—confident rather than delicate—while remaining readable and composed in longer settings.
Likely drawn to provide a practical, text-capable slab serif with strong presence and predictable, classic proportions. The emphasis appears to be on clarity, durability, and an assertive typographic color that holds up in both display lines and dense copy.
The design leans on strong rectangular structures and generous serif mass, creating a stable baseline and a slightly “inked-in” texture in paragraphs. Round letters (O, C, G) stay open and readable, while the slab endings add a firm, mechanical cadence to the line.