Slab Square Pena 1 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, signage, packaging, branding, posters, technical, retro, industrial, utilitarian, machine-like, clarity, sturdiness, technical tone, retro feel, square serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, open counters, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with a monoline skeleton and a distinctly squared construction. Strokes end in flat, blocky slabs, while many joins and corners are softened with rounded transitions, creating a clear “square-with-radius” geometry. Counters are open and generously proportioned, and the overall set reads wide and stable with an even, mechanical rhythm. Numerals and capitals maintain consistent stroke behavior, with occasional notch-like cuts and stepped details that reinforce a machined, engineered feel.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a technical or industrial character is desired. The wide, open letterforms also make it effective for signage, labels, and packaging that need sturdy, readable shapes with strong presence.
The font conveys a pragmatic, technical tone—clean, firm, and slightly retro. Its squared forms and disciplined spacing suggest utilitarian signage and equipment labeling, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. Overall it feels confident, industrial, and purpose-built.
The font appears designed to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with a geometric, square-ended build and softened corner handling. Its consistent stroke weight and confident terminals prioritize straightforward legibility while adding a subtle engineered personality.
The design favors clarity at display sizes: broad shapes, simple stroke modulation, and strong terminal treatment create crisp silhouettes. The mix of squared structure and softened corners produces a distinctive voice that sits between typewriter-like sturdiness and contemporary techno styling.