Slab Rounded Orha 12 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, packaging, branding, posters, friendly, retro, approachable, bookish, soften slab, comfortable reading, retro warmth, everyday utility, rounded slab, soft serifs, bracketed serifs, low contrast, wide apertures.
A rounded slab serif with low contrast and softly bracketed, bulb-like serifs that give strokes a cushioned finish. Curves are generous and open, with a steady, even rhythm and clear counters that keep letters readable at text sizes. Terminals tend to round off rather than end sharply, and joints are slightly swollen, producing a warm, sturdy texture. Overall proportions feel balanced with moderate ascenders/descenders and a consistent, calm color on the page.
Well-suited to editorial design, book interiors, and longer-form reading where a warm serif presence is desired. It also performs nicely for packaging and brand applications that want a sturdy, approachable voice, and for posters or headlines where the rounded slab details can be featured at larger sizes.
The tone is friendly and slightly nostalgic, echoing typewriter and mid-century printing cues without feeling harsh or mechanical. Its softened corners and substantial serifs make it feel welcoming and trustworthy, with a casual charm that still reads as structured and editorial.
The design appears intended to blend the authority of a slab serif with softened, rounded finishing to create a more personable, less rigid reading experience. Its consistent stroke behavior and open shapes suggest a focus on clarity and comfortable texture in continuous text.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same rounded slab logic, creating a cohesive voice across alphanumerics. The texture in paragraphs is pleasantly even, and the rounded details help prevent sparkle, especially in mixed-case settings.