Slab Square Pene 9 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, signage, packaging, retro, techy, geometric, friendly, display, distinct display, retro modernity, signage clarity, geometric branding, rounded corners, square serif, softened slab, clean, high contrast shapes.
This typeface combines monoline strokes with bold, square slab-like terminals and gently rounded corners. The forms are predominantly geometric, with wide proportions, open counters, and a tall lowercase that keeps the texture lively and legible at display sizes. Curves are smooth but often meet flats in crisp transitions, producing a rhythmic mix of circular bowls and rectilinear joins. The overall construction feels consistent and modular, with sturdy horizontals and confident, blocky ends that read clearly across letters and numerals.
It performs best in headlines, titles, logos, and other brand-forward applications where its distinctive slab terminals and geometric rhythm can be appreciated. It’s also well suited to posters, packaging, and signage that benefit from a retro-tech feel and strong letter presence at larger sizes.
The tone reads as retro-futurist and slightly industrial, evoking mid-century signage and early digital aesthetics while staying approachable. Its softened corners and generous proportions keep it from feeling harsh, giving it a friendly, graphic presence suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary take on squared, slab-ended letterforms: sturdy, highly legible shapes with a retro-technical personality. By pairing monoline construction with softened corners and wide proportions, it aims to feel both engineered and inviting in display contexts.
The numerals and uppercase show a strong, architectural stance with prominent flat terminals, while the lowercase maintains a compact, readable flow thanks to the tall x-height. The design’s mix of rounded bowls and squared-off endings creates a distinctive sparkle that holds up well in short phrases and branding-style text.