Slab Rounded Orlo 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, branding, packaging, posters, friendly, approachable, classic, warm, readability, approachability, versatility, sturdy tone, editorial voice, rounded slabs, soft serifs, bracketed, ink-trap feel, open counters.
A rounded slab serif with softly bracketed, heavy-looking serifs and gently eased terminals. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, producing an even color in text. The forms favor open, readable counters and slightly condensed curves, while details like the angled leg of R, the curled tail on Q, and the single-storey a and g add a subtle, contemporary twist. Numerals are clear and sturdy, with simple, sturdy shapes and rounded joins that echo the serif treatment.
It suits editorial and long-form settings where a sturdy, low-contrast serif improves clarity, while the rounded slabs keep the texture inviting. The distinctive but restrained details also make it a strong choice for branding, packaging, and headlines that want a friendly, dependable tone without looking overly formal.
The overall tone is warm and personable, balancing a traditional slab-seriffed structure with softened, rounded finishing. It feels calm and trustworthy rather than strict, giving text a friendly, bookish voice that stays practical and legible.
The design appears intended to merge the robustness and readability of slab serifs with rounded, softened finishing for a more approachable voice. It aims for versatile text performance while retaining enough character in key shapes to feel recognizable in headings and identity work.
The serif treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with rounded corners that reduce sharpness at small sizes. Spacing and rhythm read steady in the sample text, and the glyph set shown suggests a practical design aimed at continuous reading rather than display eccentricity.