Slab Square Peru 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, packaging, posters, classic, academic, confident, utilitarian, readability, stability, authority, classic tone, slab serifs, bracketless, square terminals, sturdy, high contrast feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad, flat serifs and square-ended terminals that give the outlines a crisp, built-up feel. Strokes appear largely even in weight, with a slightly engineered rhythm created by firm horizontals and compact joins. The letterforms are relatively wide with generous counters, and curves (C, O, S) stay round but are restrained by the font’s squared finishing and strong serif structure. Lowercase shapes read cleanly with robust stems and simple, workmanlike detailing, while numerals are bold and open, matching the same blunt, stable construction.
It suits editorial settings where a firm, traditional slab-serif voice is desired—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and display-sized text. Its consistent texture and open counters also make it a plausible choice for longer-form reading in books or magazines, as well as packaging and posters that benefit from sturdy, legible letterforms.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a pragmatic sturdiness reminiscent of textbook and newspaper typography. Its squared serifs and steady cadence feel confident and dependable rather than delicate or ornamental, projecting a straightforward, no-nonsense personality.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable slab-serif with strong, square serifs and a clear, even rhythm for readable text and confident display use. It prioritizes solidity and clarity, aiming for a classic, practical typographic presence.
The font maintains a consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a uniform texture in paragraphs. Wide openings and clear interior spaces help keep the sample text from looking cramped, while the squared terminals add a subtle industrial edge to an otherwise classical slab-serif voice.