Slab Normal Peka 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Clarendon' and 'Clarendon LT' by Linotype, and 'Clarendon' and 'Clarendon No 1' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, industrial, impact, clarity, approachability, utility, heritage feel, blocky, softened, bracketed, compact, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, rounded joins, and chunky, bracketed serifs that read as soft-edged rather than sharp. Strokes are robust with modest contrast, producing dense, dark letterforms and a steady horizontal rhythm. Counters are relatively tight but remain open enough for clarity, and terminals tend to be blunt and squared with subtle rounding. Overall spacing looks even and workmanlike, with a slightly compressed interior feel that increases impact at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where weight and width can deliver immediate presence. It also fits packaging and branding that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab voice. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the tight counters and strong color have room to breathe.
The tone is bold and dependable, with a friendly, slightly nostalgic flavor reminiscent of mid-century signage and print. Its softened slabs and sturdy build give it an approachable authority—more inviting than severe—while still feeling strong and utilitarian.
This font appears designed as a straightforward, no-nonsense slab serif optimized for impact and legibility in bold settings. The softened bracketing and rounded corners suggest an intent to balance toughness with approachability, making it practical for everyday display typography rather than novelty styling.
The uppercase has a prominent, poster-like presence, while the lowercase stays compact and sturdy, maintaining consistent color across mixed-case text. Numerals match the same chunky slab construction, giving figures a solid, attention-getting texture suitable for headings and short strings.