Slab Square Pebo 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breton' by Latinotype and 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, classic, institutional, confident, impact, readability, durability, print presence, authority, bracketed serifs, blocky, robust, compact joints, ink-trap feel.
A robust serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a noticeably heavy, even stroke weight. The letterforms are built from broad, squared-off stems and rounded bowls, producing a strong black presence and steady rhythm. Curves are full and smooth while the serifs and joins stay compact and sturdy, giving the outlines a slightly carved, ink-friendly feel. Spacing reads generous and stable in text, and the figures share the same solid, no-nonsense construction.
Well suited for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium text where a strong serif voice is desired. Its dense weight and stable serifs make it effective for editorial layouts, posters, packaging, and signage that need impact and readability in print or on screen.
The overall tone feels dependable and traditional, with an authoritative editorial voice. Its weight and slabby construction evoke practicality and permanence—more workmanlike than delicate—making it read as confident and straightforward. It carries a subtly vintage, print-oriented character without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, high-visibility serif for display and editorial use, combining slab-like strength with familiar, traditional proportions. It aims for legibility and presence through heavy strokes, compact bracketed serifs, and consistent, blocky geometry.
Uppercase shapes are broad and emphatic, with a distinctly heavyweight silhouette that holds up well in short lines. The lowercase maintains clarity through open counters and firm terminals, keeping word shapes strong and legible at display-to-text sizes.