Slab Square Pemy 3 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: signage, posters, packaging, ui labels, editorial, industrial, technical, retro, institutional, clarity, utility, structure, ruggedness, modernize slabs, squared, boxy, geometric, crisp, open counters.
A crisp slab-serif design with squared, flat-ended serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves are restrained and often squared off into rounded-rectangle forms, giving letters like O/Q a softly rectangular silhouette. The uppercase feels spacious and steady, with broad proportions and clear, open counters; diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) stay clean and firm. Lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm with minimal modulation, compact joins, and simple, square terminals; the dot on i/j is round, adding a small mechanical contrast. Numerals follow the same squared construction, with an especially boxy 0 and sturdy, right-angled turns throughout.
Well-suited to signage, wayfinding, and labels where sturdy shapes and clear character differentiation matter. Its squared slabs and broad, steady forms also work for posters, packaging, and product branding with an industrial or technical flavor. In editorial settings it can serve for headings, pull quotes, and short blocks of copy where a structured, engineered texture is desired.
The overall tone reads utilitarian and engineered, like labeling, equipment markings, or mid-century technical print. Its squared geometry and blunt serifs lend an authoritative, no-nonsense voice, while the slightly rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh. The result is a controlled, retro-technical personality that stays neutral enough for informational use.
The design appears intended to combine the dependability of slab serifs with a squared, technical geometry for clear, assertive communication. By keeping stroke weight even and terminals flat, it emphasizes legibility and consistency while projecting a practical, industrial character.
The spacing in the samples supports a clear, methodical texture, and the sturdy slab treatment keeps individual characters distinct at display and text sizes. Squared bowls and terminals create a consistent "machined" rhythm across letters and figures, with a noticeably strong baseline presence.