Slab Rounded Abhe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, editorial, friendly, retro, approachable, informal, soft, approachability, retro flavor, display clarity, robust texture, rounded slabs, blunt serifs, warm, lively, slightly quirky.
A sturdy slab-serif with rounded, softly blunted terminals and minimal stroke contrast. The serifs read as thick, bracketed nubs rather than sharp slabs, giving the outlines a cushioned feel. Proportions are moderately wide with generous counters and open apertures, while curves are smooth and slightly bulbous at joins. Uppercase forms feel solid and even, and the lowercase shows a gently irregular, hand-set rhythm in details like the ear and terminals, helping the face avoid a rigid, geometric look.
It performs well in branding and packaging where a warm, dependable slab presence is needed, and it’s effective for headlines, signage, and posters that benefit from a strong silhouette. In editorial contexts it can work for pull quotes, subheads, and short passages where a distinctive, friendly texture is desirable.
The overall tone is friendly and nostalgic, recalling mid‑century display and typewriter-adjacent lettering but with a cleaner, more polished finish. Rounded endings and heavy serifs soften the voice, making it feel welcoming and a bit playful rather than formal or academic.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness and readability of a slab serif with rounded, approachable details, producing a confident display voice that remains easy to read. It prioritizes strong shapes and a consistent typographic color while adding subtle character through softened terminals and lively curves.
The numerals are bold and clear with rounded corners and stable baselines, suited to short strings and headings. The texture in paragraph settings is dense but comfortable, with a consistent dark color and little sparkle due to the low contrast and substantial serifs.