Slab Rounded Seme 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, labels, brand marks, friendly, retro, folksy, approachable, playful, softened slab, retro voice, friendly impact, sturdy readability, rounded serifs, soft corners, sturdy, chunky, high contrast (low).
A heavy, monoline text face with compact proportions and prominent slab-like serifs that are softened into rounded, bulbous terminals. Strokes maintain an even weight with gently curved joins and a slightly bouncy rhythm, producing a sturdy, inked-in silhouette rather than crisp, sharp geometry. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, with letters built from broad verticals and rounded shoulders that keep the texture consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short headlines, signage, packaging, and label-style applications where a dense, friendly texture is desirable. It can also work for pull quotes or display-heavy editorial settings, particularly when aiming for a retro or casual voice, while smaller sizes may require generous spacing due to the heavy color and tighter counters.
The rounded slabs and soft, blunted terminals give the font a warm, informal tone that feels nostalgic and handcrafted without becoming distressed. Its chunky shapes read as friendly and inviting, lending a lightly humorous, down-to-earth character suitable for casual or vintage-leaning typography.
The design appears intended to merge the sturdiness and authority of slab serifs with softened, rounded detailing for a more approachable voice. It prioritizes strong presence and even texture, aiming for clear, impactful letterforms that feel personable rather than formal.
Serifs appear consistently thick and rounded, creating a distinctive footprint at the ends of stems and along baseline/meanline. The figures match the letterforms in weight and softness, supporting cohesive text and display use while emphasizing a bold, poster-like presence.