Slab Rounded Ulju 7 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, retro, playful, sturdy, folksy, warmth, impact, nostalgia, legibility, branding, rounded, soft serifs, chunky, compact, high contrast.
A compact slab-serif with heavily rounded terminals and soft, bulb-like serifs that give each stroke a cushioned finish. Strokes read as generally even and sturdy, with subtle modulation in curves and joins that keeps counters open despite the dense weight. The proportions are condensed, with short extenders and a steady rhythm that stays consistent from caps to lowercase. Numerals and punctuation match the same rounded, blocky construction, emphasizing clarity and a tactile, stamped look.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where its compact width and bold presence can carry a layout—posters, packaging, labels, menu headers, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for wordmarks and badges where a friendly, vintage-inflected slab serif is desired, especially at moderate to large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century display flavor. Rounded slabs and compact spacing make it feel playful and slightly whimsical, while the strong stems keep it grounded and dependable rather than delicate.
The font appears designed to blend robustness with approachability: a condensed slab serif softened by rounded terminals to create a distinctive, friendly display voice. Its consistent construction suggests an emphasis on legibility and strong visual impact in branding and headline settings.
The design’s rounded slab ends are prominent in both straight strokes and curves, creating a distinctive “softened” silhouette. In text, the dense color and compact widths build strong horizontal texture, and the larger sizes in the sample show the font’s personality most clearly.