Slab Rounded Orfe 14 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, typewriter, retro, friendly, readability, vintage tone, soften slabs, print texture, slab serif, rounded slabs, ink traps, open counters, soft corners.
This font presents a monoline construction with sturdy slab serifs that read as softly rounded rather than sharp. Strokes keep an even color, while joins and terminals show gentle curvature, giving the letterforms a cushioned, inked-on-paper feel. Proportions are comfortably wide with generous internal counters; round letters like O and Q are open and stable, and the lowercase maintains a clear, workmanlike rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same blunt, rounded slab finishing, producing a consistent texture in both short labels and longer lines.
It suits editorial layouts, long-form reading, and informational text where a confident serif presence is desired without high contrast. The wide stance and rounded slabs also make it effective for headlines, book covers, packaging, and signage that aims for a vintage or typewritten voice while staying highly legible.
The overall tone is classic and utilitarian with a warm, approachable edge. It evokes typewriter and newsroom typography—practical and readable—while the rounded detailing keeps it from feeling harsh or overly formal.
The font appears designed to merge the reliability of slab-serif typography with the approachable softness of rounded terminals, delivering a sturdy, readable texture reminiscent of mechanical printing. It prioritizes clarity and consistency across cases and numerals while preserving a distinctive, retro-leaning character.
The design’s most distinctive cue is the combination of bold slab feet with softened corners, creating a robust silhouette that still feels smooth in text. Spacing appears even and steady, supporting a regular horizontal cadence in paragraphs.