Slab Square Pehu 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Novecento Slab' by Synthview, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, industrial, confident, retro, impact, stability, utilitarian, authority, display clarity, slab-serif, blocky, bracketless, high-ink, compact joints.
A heavy, slab-serif design with flat, square-ended serifs and an overall low-contrast, solid color. The letterforms feel constructed and sturdy, with broad stems, compact apertures, and firm, rectangular terminals that keep edges crisp. Curves (like O, C, G, S) are rounded but stay tight and weighty, while straighter forms (E, F, H, N) emphasize a strong vertical rhythm. Numerals share the same dense, workmanlike texture, with clear slab treatment and sturdy proportions that read well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a robust slab-serif presence is desirable. It can also work for editorial subheads or short blocks of text when a darker, high-impact texture is appropriate and generous sizing/leading are available.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, projecting an industrial, dependable voice with a hint of vintage editorial character. Its chunky serifs and compact counters give it a punchy, assertive presence that feels practical rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, utilitarian slab-serif voice with crisp, square terminals and a dense texture that holds up in attention-grabbing settings. It prioritizes impact and structural clarity over delicacy, aiming for a dependable, workhorse personality.
In text settings, the dense strokes and relatively tight openings create a dark, even typographic color, especially in mixed-case paragraphs. The design’s squared terminals and consistent heft help maintain stability across varied shapes, giving headlines a strong, anchored baseline and an unmistakably solid texture.