Slab Rounded Ipso 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, children’s, branding, friendly, retro, approachable, casual, bookish, soften slab, improve readability, add warmth, retro utility, rounded serifs, soft corners, monoline, open counters, typewriter-like.
A rounded slab-serif with gently tapered, monoline strokes and softened corners throughout. Serifs are short and blocky with rounded ends, giving a sturdy footprint without feeling sharp. Proportions are fairly traditional, with clear bowls and open apertures; curves are smooth and slightly generous, and joins stay clean and un-fussy. The overall rhythm is even and readable, with a mild typewriter-like irregularity in width that keeps the texture lively in running text.
Works well for body text and editorial settings where a softer, more personable slab serif is desired. It can also suit packaging and branding that aims for a handcrafted or vintage-leaning feel without becoming decorative. The clear shapes and open forms make it a comfortable choice for short UI copy, captions, and educational or children’s materials.
The soft slab details and rounded terminals create a warm, approachable tone that reads as informal and slightly nostalgic. It suggests a practical, everyday voice—more friendly than formal—while still feeling structured and dependable.
The design appears intended to blend the solidity and structure of a slab serif with rounded, friendly terminals for a more casual voice. Its consistent stroke weight and straightforward construction prioritize legibility and an inviting texture in paragraphs, while the softened details add character for display use.
Distinctive rounded slab feet on characters like E, L, and T help maintain clarity at smaller sizes, while the numerals keep a consistent, simplified construction that matches the letterforms. The lowercase shows classic single-storey forms and simple shapes that emphasize legibility over ornament.