Slab Rounded Orlo 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, children’s, signage, friendly, approachable, retro, informal, warm, soften slab, improve legibility, friendly display, retro utility, rounded serifs, soft corners, sturdy, casual, bookish.
This typeface is a sturdy slab serif with softened, rounded corners throughout. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, and the serifs read as blocky but gently radiused rather than sharp. Capitals are broad and stable with generous internal counters, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with a single-storey a and g and a compact, slightly mechanical rhythm. Curves are smooth and open, terminals are consistently rounded, and spacing feels comfortable, giving text an even, calm color.
It suits editorial layouts and book or magazine typography where a sturdy, personable serif is desired. The rounded slabs also work well for branding, packaging, and signage that needs clarity with a friendly, vintage-leaning flavor, especially at display and subhead sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and unpretentious, combining a classic slab-serif backbone with a softened, almost typewriter-adjacent warmth. It feels slightly retro and familiar, projecting clarity and approachability rather than formality or high fashion.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional slab serif by rounding the hard edges, keeping the structure dependable while making the voice more welcoming and contemporary. It prioritizes legibility and consistency, aiming for a distinctive yet easygoing text and display companion.
Figures are simple and legible with rounded joins and substantial presence, matching the letterforms’ soft slab treatment. The design’s consistent radiusing across serifs and terminals helps it hold up well at larger sizes while remaining comfortable for continuous reading.