Slab Square Peto 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, editorial, headlines, sturdy, classic, trustworthy, academic, readability, editorial tone, print utility, stability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, closed apertures, large counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions, low stroke contrast, and confidently bracketed serifs. The letterforms show generous counters and a steady, even rhythm, with pronounced horizontal slabs and squared-off terminals that keep the texture compact and dark at text sizes. Uppercase shapes feel formal and stable, while the lowercase adds softness through rounded joins and occasional ball terminals, giving paragraphs an approachable, readable color. Numerals match the serifed structure and weight, maintaining the same grounded, print-oriented presence.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a firm serif presence helps maintain a stable text color. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and section headings that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a bookish, institutional feel. Its sturdy slabs and even color read as dependable and “print-classic,” while the slightly softened details prevent it from feeling overly rigid or mechanical.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable, print-forward slab-serif voice that balances solidity with comfortable readability. The consistent weight, pronounced slabs, and softened details suggest an aim toward editorial versatility across text and display contexts.
In the sample text, the font holds a consistent line texture with clear word shapes and strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs. The combination of wide proportions and firm serifs makes it particularly legible at moderate sizes and gives headings a grounded, editorial impact.