Slab Rounded Ipde 2 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, friendly, bookish, retro, approachable, calm, softened slab, readability, approachable tone, classic structure, slab serifs, rounded serifs, soft corners, open counters, low contrast.
A lightly weighted slab-serif with rounded, softened serif joins and minimal stroke contrast. Proportions feel generous and airy, with wide bowls and open counters that keep the texture bright in paragraph settings. The serifs are sturdy but not sharp, and curves terminate with a subtly cushioned feel that reduces brittleness. Overall rhythm is steady and readable, with clear, conventional letterforms and a tidy baseline presence.
This font suits editorial design and long-form reading where a light, open texture is desirable, such as books, magazines, and pull quotes. Its softened slab character also works well for branding, packaging, and headings that need a friendly, structured voice without looking rigid.
The tone is warm and approachable, balancing a classic text-face structure with softened details that feel friendly rather than formal. It reads as quietly retro and bookish, with an easygoing, human feel suited to conversational copy.
The design appears intended to blend traditional slab-serif stability with rounded, softened finishing for comfort and approachability. It prioritizes clarity and even typographic color while adding a mild retro warmth through its gentle terminals and sturdy serif structure.
In the sample text, spacing and color remain even at larger sizes, and the rounded slab details stay legible without calling excessive attention to themselves. Numerals and capitals carry the same softened slab treatment, giving a cohesive, gently structured voice across mixed-case and figures.