Slab Square Pega 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Courier 10 Pitch' and 'Courier 10 Pitch WGL' by Bitstream and 'Courier M' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, tables, forms, ui labels, headlines, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, editorial, institutional, clarity, uniformity, typewriter feel, robustness, structure, slab serif, square serifs, blocky, sturdy, mechanical.
A sturdy slab-serif design with square, flat-ended serifs and terminals and a consistent, even stroke treatment. The letterforms are wide and deliberately structured, with generous counters and a steady horizontal rhythm that stays very regular across the set. Curves are rounded but controlled, while joins and serifs stay crisp and block-like, creating a firm, engineered silhouette. The overall impression is of a practical, highly standardized design built for clarity and repeatable texture in lines of text.
Well-suited to settings where regular alignment and repeatable texture matter, such as code-like layouts, tables, forms, and technical or administrative documents. It also works for compact headlines or labels that benefit from a sturdy, matter-of-fact presence without relying on high contrast for emphasis.
The tone is distinctly typewriter-adjacent and utilitarian, evoking paperwork, reports, and classic editorial production. Its strong slabs and measured rhythm add a no-nonsense, authoritative feel, with a subtle retro cast that reads as familiar and dependable rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable, typewriter-inspired reading experience with strong slabs and consistent construction, prioritizing uniformity and practical legibility. Its wide proportions and blocky terminals emphasize stability and clarity in structured, information-forward typography.
In the sample text, the design maintains an even color and predictable spacing that reinforces a consistent “typed” texture. The numerals and punctuation match the same robust, squared-off construction, supporting a cohesive, workmanlike voice across mixed content.