Slab Square Peba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book design, editorial, branding, posters, classic, academic, trustworthy, traditional, readability, authority, print tone, text robustness, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle numerals, rounded bowls.
A sturdy slab serif with broad, squared serifs and a largely low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms show slightly softened joins and rounded internal curves, creating a firm but not rigid texture. Capitals are wide and confident with generous bowls and clear, open counters, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with compact details and clear differentiation. Terminals are predominantly flat and slabbed, with occasional rounded or ball-like endings (notably in the lowercase), adding a subtle warmth to the otherwise structured build. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and descenders, reinforcing a text-oriented, bookish tone.
It is well suited to extended reading in books, essays, and magazines, where its sturdy serifs and open counters help maintain clarity. It can also work effectively for headlines, institutional branding, and posters when a classic, authoritative voice is desired—especially alongside simple layouts and strong typographic hierarchy.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and dependable. Its slab serifs and measured proportions suggest institutional credibility—appropriate for contexts that benefit from authority without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, readable slab-serif voice with a traditional publishing feel. By pairing firm, square serifs with slightly softened curves and oldstyle numerals, it aims to balance authority and warmth for comfortable text setting and confident display use.
The font’s texture in paragraph settings is even and weighty, with distinct, recognizable silhouettes for key letters. The combination of square serifs and mildly rounded curves gives it a pragmatic, print-forward character that stays legible while retaining personality.