Slab Rounded Nypo 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, body text, captions, packaging, posters, typewriter, retro, workmanlike, friendly, bookish, space saving, retro utility, warm legibility, text economy, rounded serifs, soft corners, compact, high contrast details, ink-trap feel.
A compact slab-serif with softly rounded, bracketed serifs and consistently blunt terminals that give the strokes a stamped, mechanical regularity. The letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with tight counters and a steady rhythm that keeps words dense and cohesive on the line. Strokes read as largely even, while small flare points and rounded joins add a subtle inky texture rather than sharp, crisp edges. Numerals follow the same compact, utilitarian construction, with clear, straightforward shapes and minimal flourish.
This face works well for editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and compact captions where conserving horizontal space is helpful. Its typewriter-like rhythm also suits packaging, menus, labels, and poster copy that wants a retro-utilitarian voice while staying readable at text sizes.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and editorial, combining a practical, no-nonsense structure with a warmer, friendlier finish from the rounded serifs and softened corners. It suggests vintage office print, paperback typography, and understated nostalgia without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears aimed at delivering a condensed, efficient slab-serif with a softened, approachable finish—evoking typewritten or stamped printing while maintaining steady readability in continuous text.
In text, the narrow proportions and tight spacing create a distinctly economical color, making it well suited to dense setting where a traditional serif might feel wider. The rounded slab details keep the texture from feeling harsh, and the forms remain legible even as the strokes stay visually uniform across letters and numbers.