Slab Rounded Orba 7 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, headlines, children’s, friendly, retro, soft, approachable, bookish, soften slab, improve warmth, friendly readability, retro utility, rounded slabs, ball terminals, soft corners, low contrast, sturdy serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif with gently rounded serifs and softened corners throughout, giving the shapes a cushioned, slightly bulbous finish. Strokes stay fairly even with low contrast, while bowls and counters are open and legible. The serif treatment is prominent—often bracketed and rounded rather than sharply cut—creating a calm rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. Lowercase forms read as straightforward and workmanlike, with a simple single-storey “g” and a compact, steady baseline feel; numerals follow the same rounded, robust construction.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, magazines, and book typography where a sturdy slab structure can carry long passages while staying inviting. It also works effectively in branding, packaging, and signage that want a retro-leaning, friendly voice, and in display settings where rounded slabs add character without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is warm and personable, combining the reliability of a classic slab serif with a more playful, softened edge. It suggests a lightly vintage, editorial-friendly character without feeling formal or austere.
Likely designed to modernize a traditional slab-serif foundation by rounding terminals and serifs for softer impact and improved approachability. The intent appears to balance dependable, print-oriented structure with an easygoing, contemporary warmth for both text and display use.
Large round punctuation and the general round-over of terminals help maintain texture at text sizes, while the heavier serif presence adds emphasis in headings. The uppercase has a traditional, bookish presence, balanced by the friendlier lowercase details.