Slab Square Peha 16 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, headlines, classic, bookish, scholarly, trustworthy, readability, durability, editorial tone, clarity, classic utility, slab serif, bracketless serifs, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with square, bracketless serifs and low stroke contrast. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous counters and a steady, even color on the page. Terminals tend to finish bluntly, reinforcing a blocky, workmanlike rhythm, while joins and apertures stay open enough to keep words clear at text sizes. Overall spacing reads comfortable and consistent, supporting smooth horizontal flow in paragraphs.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a firm, readable slab serif can carry paragraphs without looking fragile. It also performs nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and navigation labels when you want a grounded, traditional feel with clear character shapes.
The tone is classic and pragmatic, combining an old-style, bookish presence with a utilitarian sturdiness. It feels authoritative and dependable rather than delicate, giving text a composed, editorial voice with a faint typewriter/industrial undertone.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a confident slab-serif presence—balancing broad proportions and open shapes with blunt, square serifs for a strong, familiar typographic voice.
Capitals show strong, simplified slab endings and stable verticals, while lowercase forms remain straightforward and highly legible. Numerals match the same robust construction, producing a cohesive texture across mixed content.