Slab Rounded Rise 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Emy Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Greek Font Set #2' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, robust, approachable, playful, soften slab, display impact, retro warmth, sturdy clarity, rounded, soft, chunky, sturdy, bracketed.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with rounded corners and thick, bracketed serifs that read as gently bulbous rather than sharp. Strokes are largely monolinear, with minimal modulation, and the overall color is dense and even. Proportions are generously set with broad rounds and a stable baseline; counters are moderately open for the weight, keeping forms from clogging. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g”-like simplicity and compact joins, while the numerals are wide and substantial with smooth curves and strong horizontal footing.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a bold, welcoming slab-serif voice is desired. It can also work for short bursts of text—pull quotes, labels, or UI section headers—when strong emphasis and high presence are priorities.
The rounded slabs and dense, even texture give the face a warm, nostalgic tone with a confident, down-to-earth presence. It feels friendly and slightly playful, evoking classic signage and editorial display while staying steady and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif structure with softened, rounded detailing for a more approachable, contemporary friendliness. Its emphasis on even stroke weight and sturdy serifs suggests a focus on impact, clarity at display sizes, and a cohesive retro-leaning character.
The serifs and terminals consistently favor curves over angles, creating a cohesive “soft industrial” rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. In text, the strong weight produces a pronounced typographic voice, with word shapes that feel sturdy and emphatic rather than delicate.