Slab Rounded Gufa 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface uses sturdy slab-like serifs with noticeably rounded corners and softly bracketed joins, giving the strokes a cushioned, inked-in feel. Stems are fairly even in weight, with minimal modulation, and the serifs often end in bulbous or teardrop-like terminals that emphasize a stamped or typed rhythm. Proportions are compact and economical, with small, consistent counters and a slightly condensed overall footprint; curves (C, O, S) are round but tightened, keeping the texture dense and controlled. Numerals and lowercase forms follow the same softened slab logic, with clear, simple construction and a steady baseline presence.
It works well for text-forward applications that benefit from a dense, readable texture—editorial layouts, pull quotes, and descriptive copy—while also suiting packaging, menus, labels, and posters that want a typewriter-adjacent character. The compact proportions allow for efficient setting in narrow columns without losing the sturdy presence of its slab detailing.
The overall tone is reminiscent of typewritten or rubber-stamp lettering—practical and archival, yet softened by rounded terminals that keep it approachable rather than mechanical. It reads as quietly nostalgic and editorial, with a handmade, human cadence that suggests paper, ink, and utilitarian labeling.
The design appears intended to blend utilitarian slab-serif structure with softened, rounded finishing, creating a typewriter-inspired voice that stays legible in continuous text while adding a distinctive, tactile personality for display use.
Letterforms show deliberate rounding at corners and ends that reduces sharpness and adds a subtle tactile quality. Spacing and rhythm produce a cohesive, dark text color in paragraphs, while the distinctive terminal shapes make the face immediately recognizable in headlines and short runs of text.