Slab Rounded Rivo 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, friendly, retro, quirky, warm, playful, approachability, vintage flavor, display character, readable texture, rounded slabs, soft serifs, bouncy rhythm, ink-trap feel, bookish.
This typeface is a sturdy slab serif with generously rounded terminals and softened, bracketed slab-like serifs throughout. Strokes are fairly even with minimal contrast, producing a solid, dark color on the page while keeping edges pillowy rather than sharp. Counters are open and mostly round, and the overall drawing favors gentle curves and bulb-like joins; several letters show small notches and sculpted connections that add a slightly hand-cut, ink-trap-like texture. Proportions are compact with a relatively short x-height and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm that keeps the forms from feeling strictly geometric.
It works especially well for headlines, titles, and branded messaging where a friendly slab serif voice is desired—such as packaging, café/retail identity, posters, and book covers. The even stroke weight and open counters also support short-to-medium passages, particularly in editorial settings where a warm, vintage-leaning texture is appropriate.
The rounded slabs and softly carved details give the font a welcoming, lightly nostalgic tone. It reads as approachable and a bit quirky—more storybook and vintage than corporate—while still maintaining enough structure to feel dependable and clear.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness of a traditional slab serif with rounded, contemporary friendliness. Its sculpted joins and softened corners suggest an aim for tactile, print-oriented personality—distinctive enough for display use while staying readable and consistent across letters and figures.
The numerals and punctuation match the same softened, chunky construction, helping headings and short lines feel cohesive. The texture is intentionally characterful, with subtle asymmetries and shaped joints that add personality at display sizes while remaining legible in running text.