Slab Rounded Guba 2 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, packaging, headlines, bookish, classic, warm, friendly, retro, readability, warmth, print classic, economy, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, soft corners, moderate contrast, compact proportions.
This typeface shows compact, slightly condensed proportions with clear slab-like serifs that are gently rounded and lightly bracketed into the stems. Strokes read largely even and calm, with subtle modulation visible in curved joins and terminals, giving it a softened, ink-on-paper feel rather than a rigid geometric build. Counters are relatively small and tidy, curves are smooth and open (notably in C/O), and the overall rhythm is steady, with straightforward, traditional letter construction across upper- and lowercase.
It is well-suited to continuous reading in editorial and book settings where a steady texture and traditional forms help maintain comfort across paragraphs. The rounded slab character also makes it a good fit for packaging, signage, and headlines that want a classic voice with a softer, more personable edge.
The overall tone is approachable and quietly traditional: it feels literary and established, but the rounded serifs and softened terminals add warmth. It suggests a mildly retro, human print sensibility—more friendly than formal, and more refined than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to blend familiar serif conventions with rounded slab details to produce a readable, characterful text face. Its compact proportions and controlled rhythm point toward efficient setting while keeping a warm, print-classic personality.
The numerals appear clear and text-oriented, matching the compact set width and rounded slab detailing of the letters. In the sample text, the face maintains an even color and consistent texture across long lines, with a composed, readable presence.