Slab Square Pebo 11 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz, 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, industrial, editorial, confident, retro, impact, stability, readability, heritage, slab serif, blocky, square terminals, bracketless, high contrast (low).
A heavy slab-serif design with strong, rectangular serifs and predominantly square-ended terminals. Strokes read as largely even, creating a sturdy, monoline-like texture with minimal modulation and crisp, right-angled joins. Counters are fairly open and round where needed (notably in O, Q, and lowercase bowls), while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) emphasize a solid, constructed feel. Proportions lean broad and stable, with compact curves, short apertures, and a robust baseline presence that keeps the overall rhythm dense and authoritative.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a strong, durable presence is desirable. It can also work for short editorial blocks or pull quotes when a dense, emphatic typographic color is the goal.
The font conveys a pragmatic, no-nonsense tone—confident and workmanlike—while also nodding to vintage editorial and industrial signage aesthetics. Its strong slabs and squared finishing details give it a grounded, emphatic voice suited to attention-getting settings rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through sturdy slabs, squared terminals, and an even stroke texture, balancing legibility with a bold, constructed character. It prioritizes a solid, industrial-leaning voice that remains readable in display and prominent text settings.
Distinctive slab weight and squarish finishing details remain consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, keeping the texture cohesive in paragraphs. The sample text shows a dark color on the page with clear word shapes, though the overall feel is intentionally chunky and assertive.