Slab Rounded Guku 4 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, greeting cards, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, human warmth, playful tone, approachable display, handmade texture, rounded, soft, bouncy, lively, informal.
A whimsical slab-serif with softly rounded terminals and a hand-drawn, marker-like rhythm. Strokes are generally even and open, with gentle swelling and slight wobble that keeps letterforms organic rather than mechanical. Serifs read as small, blunted slabs and appear inconsistently emphasized from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a crafted, illustrative feel. Counters are generous, curves are roomy, and joints often finish with subtle bulb-like ends that add softness and character.
Works well for display and short-to-medium text where personality is desired—such as children’s materials, playful editorial callouts, boutique packaging, café menus, and handmade or artisanal branding. It also suits posters and social graphics where a friendly, informal voice helps the message feel approachable.
The font conveys a friendly, approachable tone with a storybook and crafty charm. Its irregularities feel intentional and human, giving text a warm, conversational voice suited to lighthearted or personable messaging.
Likely designed to offer a readable slab-serif base with rounded, hand-lettered warmth—balancing clarity with a deliberately imperfect, personable texture for friendly display and branding applications.
Capitals are simple and readable with distinctive quirks (notably in forms like Q and J), and the numerals share the same rounded, hand-rendered flavor. Spacing and widths vary slightly across glyphs, producing a lively texture in paragraphs and headlines.