Slab Square Pepa 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, ui labels, tech, retro, industrial, utilitarian, futuristic, grid construction, tech aesthetic, display impact, signage clarity, square serifed, rectilinear, modular, angular, boxy.
A rectilinear, modular typeface built from straight strokes and crisp right angles, with square slab-like feet and flat terminals throughout. The stroke weight is even and consistent, producing a clean monoline rhythm with minimal contrast. Counters and bowls tend toward squared or octagonal shapes, and joins are abrupt rather than tapered, giving letters a constructed, grid-aware look. The lowercase maintains simplified, geometric forms with single-storey structures where applicable, and the figures echo the same boxy geometry for a cohesive alphanumeric texture.
Works well for headlines and short-to-medium display text where its angular detailing can read clearly, such as posters, packaging, and brand marks with a tech or industrial bent. It also suits signage-like applications and UI labeling in games or interfaces that aim for a retro-futuristic, pixel-adjacent aesthetic.
The overall tone feels technical and system-oriented, with a retro-digital and industrial character. Its squared serifs and rigid geometry suggest engineered signage, display readouts, or schematic labeling rather than expressive handwriting. The voice is clear and assertive, leaning futuristic in flavor while still referencing early computer and arcade-era typography.
The design appears intended to translate a grid-based, engineered aesthetic into a serifed display voice—combining square slabs with modular construction for a crisp, technical presence. The consistent stroke and sharp geometry prioritize clarity and a distinctive, machine-made personality.
Spacing and proportions create a steady, mechanical cadence; diagonals (as in V, W, X, Y, K) remain sharply faceted to match the otherwise orthogonal construction. The squared serifs act more like structural brackets than traditional calligraphic serifs, reinforcing the font’s architectural, assembled appearance.