Slab Square Peku 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, 'Novecento Slab' by Synthview, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, reports, academic, traditional, dependable, authoritative, readability, editorial voice, sturdy presence, classic slab styling, slab serif, bracketless, robust, sturdy, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with bold, square-ended serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are broad and calmly proportioned, with open apertures and round bowls that keep texture readable in continuous text. Terminals and joins feel firm and engineered, with minimal modulation and a consistent, even rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike construction (notably in a two-storey “g”), and the figures are solid and highly legible with clear shapes and stable alignment.
Well suited to editorial layouts where a firm slab-serif voice is desired—magazines, books, essays, and long-form reading. It can also carry headlines and section heads effectively, pairing well with simple sans-serifs for captions, navigation, and supporting UI typography.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional, with an editorial, textbook-like seriousness. Its blunt slabs and steady color convey authority without feeling ornate, giving it a practical, no-nonsense personality suited to informative content.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with strong, square serifs and a steady, readable texture. It prioritizes clarity and robustness in both display lines and paragraph settings while keeping forms conventional and familiar.
At text sizes the face produces a dark, consistent typographic color and clear word shapes, helped by generous interior space and distinct silhouettes. The wide set and strong serifs give headings extra presence while maintaining clarity in paragraphs.