Slab Rounded Dihu 2 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, children’s, posters, packaging, editorial, quirky, storybook, handmade, vintage, whimsical, expressive display, handmade charm, vintage flavor, whimsical tone, rounded, slab-serif, spidery, bouncy, wiry.
A narrow, lightly drawn serif with rounded, slab-like terminals and a slightly irregular, hand-rendered rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even, with subtle tapering and soft corners that keep the forms gentle rather than sharp. Proportions are tall and condensed, with long ascenders/descenders and a notably small x-height, creating a spidery vertical texture in text. Bowls and curves are compact and slightly eccentric, and several letters show small asymmetries that feel intentional, like pen-drawn display lettering. Numerals follow the same tall, narrow build with simple shapes and rounded ends.
Works well for book covers, chapter headings, posters, and packaging where a whimsical, old-fashioned voice is desired. It can also support editorial pull quotes or short blurbs, especially when set with a bit of extra spacing to preserve readability.
The overall tone is quirky and storybook-like, blending a lightly vintage, printed feel with a handmade personality. It reads as friendly and a little oddball, suitable for playful or narrative settings rather than formal corporate typography.
Designed to deliver a condensed, characterful serif voice with soft slab terminals and a handmade, slightly eccentric construction. The intent appears to be an expressive display face that still holds together in short passages, prioritizing personality and rhythm over strict geometric regularity.
In running text, the condensed width and short x-height produce a distinctive, airy color with pronounced vertical emphasis; it benefits from comfortable tracking and sizes where the small lowercase body remains clear. The rounded slab terminals help maintain clarity and charm at display sizes, while the slight irregularities add character that becomes more noticeable as the size increases.