Slab Rounded Guli 6 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A lively serif with softly rounded, slab-like feet and subtly irregular, monoline strokes that keep contrast minimal. The letterforms are upright with compact proportions and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm, aided by rounded terminals, gentle bracketing into the serifs, and occasional playful hooks (notably in S, J, and the lowercase g/y). Counters are open and shapes are cleanly drawn, but the outlines retain a hand-rendered warmth rather than strict geometric rigidity.
Well suited to display and short-to-medium text where warmth and approachability are desired—children’s publishing, boutique packaging, café/retail branding, posters, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work for UI or labels when a friendly serif voice is needed, provided sizing supports its fine details.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, with a storybook charm that reads as personable and lightly quirky. Its rounded serifs and soft corners lend an inviting voice, while small idiosyncrasies add character without tipping into novelty.
This design appears intended to blend the sturdiness and clarity of slab-like serifs with rounded, humanist softness, creating an informal serif that stays readable while conveying charm and personality.
Capitals remain clear and steady, while the lowercase introduces more personality through looped descenders and slightly varied stroke endings. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded treatment, with easy-to-spot forms that keep a consistent, relaxed texture in text.