Slab Rounded Fasu 7 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, captions, packaging, typewriter, bookish, vintage, gentle, quirky, space saving, text clarity, retro warmth, softened slab feel, rounded serifs, soft terminals, narrow proportions, tall ascenders, open counters.
A slender serif design with narrow, tall proportions and a calm, even stroke. The serifs are slab-like yet softened, reading as rounded, bracketed terminals rather than sharp corners, which gives the letters a gentle finish. Curves are slightly squarish in places, and the overall rhythm feels lightly mechanical with consistent spacing and clear, open counters. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright structure, with simple, readable forms and modest detailing.
This font suits editorial layouts, book interiors, and long-form reading where a narrow serif can conserve space without becoming harsh. It also works well for captions, pull quotes, and packaging copy that benefits from a subtle vintage/typewritten cue while remaining clear and polite.
The tone is quietly retro and literary, reminiscent of typed pages and classic print ephemera, but softened by rounded details that keep it approachable. It feels composed and slightly quirky rather than formal, lending a friendly, understated character to text.
The design appears intended to combine a typewriter-inspired narrow serif structure with softened slab terminals for a warmer, less rigid feel. It prioritizes steady texture and legibility in continuous text while keeping enough idiosyncratic shaping to provide personality in headlines and short phrases.
Capital forms appear relatively tall and restrained, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, text-first construction with pronounced verticality. The punctuation and dots (notably on i/j) read crisp and distinct at text sizes, reinforcing its practical, editorial flavor.