Slab Square Pepu 9 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, techy, retro, assertive, utilitarian, impact, sturdiness, mechanical feel, display clarity, brand presence, square-shouldered, rounded corners, blocky, stencil-like, compact apertures.
A chunky, square-shouldered slab serif with uniform stroke weight and flat, rectangular terminals. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with soft outer corners and tightly controlled counters that create a dense, mechanical texture. The serifs read as short, blocky feet and caps rather than bracketed transitions, and many joins favor right angles over curves. Curved letters like C, O, and S keep a boxy silhouette, while diagonals (V, W, X, Z) remain sturdy and minimally tapered, reinforcing a consistent, engineered rhythm.
This font is well-suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where a strong, mechanical voice is desired. It can work effectively on posters, labels, and packaging, and it holds up well for signage or UI accents when used at larger sizes. For longer passages, it benefits from ample size and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels industrial and tech-forward, with a retro digital/arcade undertone. Its heavy, squared forms project strength and practicality, leaning more utilitarian than elegant. The compact internal spaces and firm terminals give it an assertive, sign-like presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab serif with square construction and softened corners, balancing a machine-made feel with approachable rounding. Its consistent stroke weight and block terminals suggest an emphasis on impact, reproducibility, and a cohesive industrial aesthetic across letters and numerals.
At text sizes the bold, compact counters can darken quickly, so it reads best when given generous spacing and clear hierarchy. Numerals follow the same squared geometry and heavy footing, matching the alphabet closely for cohesive headline and display use.