Slab Rounded Ulba 6 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, chunky, approachable, playful, soften slab, maximize impact, friendly legibility, retro warmth, rounded serifs, soft corners, sturdy, high contrast feel, ink-trap like.
This typeface uses heavy, even-weight strokes with prominent slab-like serifs that are softened into rounded, bulbous terminals. Curves are broadly drawn and generously radiused, giving counters and bowls a full, sturdy feel, while joins and notches create a slightly carved, ink-trap-like texture in places (notably in letters with diagonals and tight internal angles). The overall rhythm is open and readable, with clear letter differentiation and straightforward, unslanted construction.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and prominent labels where its rounded slab detailing can be seen clearly. The sturdy shapes also suit packaging, branding, and signage that want an inviting, confident voice without looking overly sharp or technical.
The softened slabs and chunky proportions create a warm, approachable tone that reads as slightly nostalgic. It suggests mid-century or traditional print influences filtered through a more playful, friendly lens rather than a strictly formal one.
The design appears intended to merge the authority and presence of a slab serif with softened, rounded finishing to improve friendliness and visual warmth. Its consistent stroke weight and robust silhouettes aim for strong impact while keeping a personable, readable texture in text and display settings.
Serifs are consistently substantial and rounded, producing a distinctive “cushioned” silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and terminal treatment, making mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive and steady at display sizes.