Slab Rounded Ripo 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Prestige 12 Pitch' by Bitstream and 'Prestige 12' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code snippets, posters, headlines, labels, packaging, typewriter, industrial, utilitarian, retro, sturdy, typewriter feel, friendly utility, strong rhythm, grid alignment, retro display, rounded serifs, soft corners, blunt terminals, blocky, compact curves.
A heavy, monospaced slab serif with generously rounded corners and softened bracket-like joins that keep the texture friendly despite its weight. Strokes stay largely uniform, with minimal contrast and a consistent, mechanical rhythm across letters and numerals. The serifs are chunky and blunt, reading as rounded slabs rather than sharp wedges, and the bowls and counters are compact, creating a dark, even typographic color in text. Overall proportions are broad and stable, with simple, robust shapes that remain clear at larger sizes and form a dense pattern in paragraphs.
Well-suited for code blocks, terminal-style UI, and settings where fixed-width alignment is useful, such as tables or form-like layouts. The sturdy build also works for short, bold messaging—posters, headlines, labels, and packaging—especially when a typewriter/industrial voice is desired. For long-form reading, it will perform best with generous size and spacing due to its dense typographic color.
The tone is classic typewriter and workmanlike, balancing industrial sturdiness with a slightly playful softness from the rounded terminals. It feels dependable and straightforward, with a retro-document character that suggests forms, labels, and utilitarian printing rather than refinement.
Likely designed to evoke a typewriter or monospaced print aesthetic while adding approachability through rounded slab serifs and softened corners. The emphasis appears to be on consistent rhythm, strong presence, and durable legibility in compact, grid-aligned layouts.
In continuous text the combination of heavy weight, tight counters, and monospaced spacing produces a strong, rhythmic cadence and a distinctly “stamped” look. The rounded details help prevent the bold slabs from feeling overly harsh, but the overall color remains assertive and attention-grabbing.