Slab Rounded Abla 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sturdy slab-serif with softly rounded, bracketed serifs and a gentle, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms are open and generously proportioned, with smooth curves and subtly eased corners that keep the texture even and calm. Upright construction and broad capitals create a confident rhythm, while the lowercase stays clear and readable with simple, unforced shapes and a consistent baseline presence. Figures are straightforward and robust, matching the same rounded slab detailing for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to editorial design, magazine layouts, and book jackets where a warm slab-serif presence is desired. It also works effectively for branding and packaging that needs a sturdy, friendly tone, and for headlines or short display lines where the rounded slab details can read clearly at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels friendly and familiar—like a modernized take on classic book and newspaper types with a softer, more approachable finish. Its rounded slab details add warmth and a hint of nostalgia without becoming overly decorative, giving it an honest, dependable voice.
The design appears intended to combine the authority and structure of a slab-serif with softened, rounded finishing to improve approachability and maintain an even, readable texture in both display and text settings.
The spacing and proportions produce a stable, slightly expansive text color that holds together well in paragraphs. Rounded slab terminals help prevent the font from feeling harsh at larger sizes, while the sturdy serifs maintain structure and clarity.