Slab Square Peve 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, technical docs, forms, packaging, industrial, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, readability, utility, typewriter feel, industrial tone, durability, slab serif, square serifs, bracketless, sturdy, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif with flat, square-ended serifs and largely unbracketed joins. Strokes stay fairly even, with only subtle modulation, and the overall drawing favors straight stems, crisp terminals, and slightly squared curves. Proportions feel compact with a relatively short x-height and generous vertical rhythm, while counters remain open and readable. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a clean, upright construction that keeps texture steady across lines.
It suits text-forward applications where clarity and a firm typographic voice are needed, such as editorial layouts, manuals, forms, instructions, and utilitarian branding. The even texture and sturdy serifs also make it a good choice for headings and labels when you want a pragmatic, slightly vintage character without excessive contrast.
The font projects a practical, workmanlike tone with a clear nod to typewriter and industrial signage traditions. Its square serifs and firm geometry give it a no-nonsense, documentary feel that reads as dependable and slightly retro rather than delicate or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a strong, square-serif signature—combining a typewriter-adjacent, industrial presence with an even, restrained rhythm for practical setting.
Figures are straightforward and tabular-looking in color, with simple, sturdy shapes that match the letterforms’ squared finishing. The overall color on the page is even and calm, making it comfortable for continuous reading while still retaining a distinctive mechanical edge.