Slab Square Pema 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, sturdy, institutional, scholarly, traditional, dependable, readability, authority, print utility, classic tone, bracketed serifs, blocky serifs, solid color, generous counters, moderate apertures.
A sturdy slab serif with thick, block-like serifs and mostly flat terminals that give the letterforms a grounded, architectural feel. Strokes are fairly even and dark, with minimal modulation and a consistent rhythm across capitals and lowercase. The proportions lean classic rather than condensed, with open counters and clear joins; curves are smoothly rounded while serifs and crossbars stay crisp and square-shouldered. Numerals match the text color and presence, reading as robust and straightforward at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and long-form reading where a solid serif texture is desired. It also performs convincingly in headlines and poster work thanks to its dark, steady color and emphatic slab details, and can support branding that aims for heritage, trust, or institutional authority.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional, with an academic, editorial voice. Its heavy, squared-off serifs convey authority and stability, suggesting established institutions and print-centric design.
The design appears intended to combine the legibility of a conventional serif with the visual authority of slab serifs—creating a sturdy, highly readable text face that can also scale up for confident display settings.
The shapes balance blunt slab details with restrained, bookish proportions, avoiding extreme quirks while retaining a distinctly bold serif footprint. The strong baseline and firm terminals help maintain clarity in dense text and emphasize a no-nonsense, utilitarian character.