Slab Rounded Orla 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a rounded slab serif with softly blunted, bracketed serifs and consistently rounded terminals throughout. Strokes are even and steady, with a calm rhythm and minimal contrast, and curves are generously cushioned rather than sharp. Proportions feel moderately wide with open counters; the lowercase shows a single‑storey a and g, a rounded, slightly hooked t, and simple, sturdy forms that keep textures even in paragraph settings. Numerals and capitals share the same softened slab treatment, producing a cohesive, slightly quirky color on the page.
Well-suited to editorial and publishing contexts where a comfortable, inviting serif texture is desired, as well as branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, retro-leaning voice. It can also work effectively for posters and headings when you want sturdy letterforms with softened edges, and for children’s or educational materials that need warmth without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is friendly and lightly nostalgic, combining dependable, bookish structure with playful rounding. It reads as approachable rather than formal, with a warm, human feel that avoids harshness while staying clear and solid.
The design appears intended to merge the dependable presence of a slab serif with rounded, softened details for a more approachable reading experience. Its consistent stroke weight and gentle terminals suggest a goal of maintaining clarity in continuous text while adding a distinct, personable flavor.
The softened corners and rounded slab endings are especially apparent on letters like E, F, T, and the diagonals of K, V, W, and X, giving the face a distinctive, gentle “chunky” finish. In text, the spacing and forms create an even grey value, with enough character in details (like the g and the curled descenders) to feel personable without becoming decorative.