Slab Square Pery 5 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peckham' by Los Andes and 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz (names referenced only for comparison).
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A robust slab serif with thick, confident strokes and prominent squared serifs that often show slight bracketing into the stems. Curves are full and steady, while joins and terminals stay crisp and deliberate, giving the letterforms a solid, built quality. The uppercase feels broad and stately, and the lowercase maintains a clear, readable rhythm with compact apertures and strong vertical stress. Numerals are bold and straightforward, matching the font’s sturdy texture in text.
This typeface is well suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short blocks of text where a strong, traditional slab presence is desired. It can work effectively in posters, branding, and packaging that benefit from a classic, print-forward voice, and it holds up well for signage-style applications where sturdy letterforms improve clarity.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a vintage print flavor that recalls posters, headlines, and editorial typography. Its heavy slabs and controlled curves communicate reliability and seriousness, while the generous proportions keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with a bold, print-oriented texture—prioritizing strong structure, clear silhouettes, and a dependable reading rhythm while keeping the overall feel warm and familiar.
In paragraph settings the font produces a dark, even color, with serifs that clearly articulate baselines and word shapes. The design’s strong horizontals and sturdy serifs make it especially distinctive at larger sizes, where the slab details read as a defining character element.