Slab Rounded Guma 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, whimsical, storybook, handmade, quirky, friendly, hand-lettered feel, playful display, storybook tone, friendly branding, soft serifs, wobbly, playful, informal, rounded.
A lively serif with soft, slab-like feet and rounded terminals, drawn with a gently irregular, hand-rendered rhythm. Strokes stay relatively even, with subtle wobble and small flare points that mimic pen or brush pressure without strong contrast. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with open counters and simplified curves; details like the looping descenders and curled tails add character while keeping the alphabet cohesive. Figures follow the same organic construction, with slightly asymmetric curves and a casual, drawn-on feel.
Best suited to display applications where its hand-drawn texture can be appreciated: children’s publishing, playful branding, café or boutique packaging, event posters, and short headlines. It can work for brief passages in larger sizes, especially when a friendly, crafted tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm and mischievous—more storybook and crafty than formal or corporate. Its uneven texture and curling details suggest a human voice, giving text a conversational, playful personality that feels approachable and lightly vintage.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-lettered, slightly eccentric serif voice—combining sturdy slab-like supports with rounded, playful terminals to create an informal display face with strong personality.
Capitals are distinctive and decorative without becoming overly ornate, and the lowercase includes expressive forms (notably in g, j, y, and f) that create a bouncy baseline in running text. Spacing appears moderately loose in samples, helping the irregular shapes remain readable at display sizes.