Slab Square Pevo 9 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, authoritative, academic, bookish, readability, editorial voice, robust presence, print versatility, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, open counters, high contrast, ball terminals.
A sturdy serif design with prominent slab-like serifs and mostly square-ended terminals, giving the letterforms a confident, built-up silhouette. Strokes are generally even and upright, with clear, open counters and moderate contrast that keeps text crisp without feeling delicate. Serifs read as thick and supportive on caps and lowercase, while curved joins stay smooth and controlled; several letters show gently rounded details that soften the otherwise architectural structure. Overall spacing is generous and the forms feel slightly expansive, helping the type maintain clarity in continuous reading.
It suits book and long-form editorial settings where a firm, legible serif voice is needed, and it also scales well for headlines that benefit from weighty serifs and a clear, structured presence. The design can support institutional or heritage-leaning branding, especially where an authoritative but approachable tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, combining a scholarly seriousness with a practical, workmanlike sturdiness. Its strong slabs and straightforward construction convey reliability and authority, while the rounded touches keep it from feeling overly rigid or industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a strong serif identity, balancing robust slab features with clean, open internal shapes. It aims for a versatile, print-friendly texture that can move between text and display without losing its composed, traditional character.
Capitals present a stable, classical rhythm with emphatic horizontals, while the lowercase maintains a readable texture suitable for paragraphs. Numerals appear sturdy and evenly proportioned, matching the font’s confident text color and reinforcing a consistent, print-oriented character.