Slab Rounded Poba 4 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, branding, signage, typewriter, retro, friendly, utilitarian, bookish, typewriter feel, readability, softened slabs, vintage warmth, practicality, slab serif, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, bracketed serifs.
This typeface pairs sturdy slab-like serifs with noticeably rounded corners and softened terminals throughout. Strokes are low-contrast and fairly even, giving the letters a steady, mechanical rhythm, while the serifs read as chunky and slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Proportions feel generous and open, with broad capitals and rounded bowls that keep counters clear at text sizes. The overall texture is consistent and dark enough for comfortable reading without looking heavy.
It works well for editorial text and long-form reading where a consistent, sturdy texture is desired, especially in print contexts that benefit from a typewriter-adjacent aesthetic. The rounded slab details also make it effective for packaging, brand voice, and display copy that aims for approachable heritage rather than sharp modernism. Its clear numerals and steady rhythm support signage and informational layouts when a friendly, vintage-leaning tone is appropriate.
The rounded slabs and even stroke behavior evoke a classic typewriter and mid-century print feel, but with a warmer, less austere voice. It balances practicality with a gentle, approachable tone, making it feel reliable rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif structure while softening the feel through rounded joins and terminals. It aims to capture typewriter-inspired familiarity and readability, while presenting a more welcoming, contemporary friendliness than strictly mechanical models.
The lowercase shows simple, straightforward constructions with single-storey forms where expected (notably the ‘g’), and the numerals are clear and sturdy with the same softened slab details. In paragraph settings the face maintains an even color and a slightly nostalgic cadence, with serifs that remain prominent without becoming prickly.