Slab Rounded Tete 3 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, branding, signage, friendly, retro, approachable, typewriter-ish, soften slabs, improve readability, add warmth, retro utility, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, sturdy, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with low contrast and softly rounded corners throughout. The serifs read as broad, bracketless slabs with eased, rounded terminals, giving the strokes a cushioned feel rather than sharp edges. Proportions are generously wide with open bowls and counters, and the overall rhythm is even and steady. Uppercase forms are compact and solid, while the lowercase maintains clear, readable shapes with simple, uncluttered joins.
It suits editorial headlines and subheads where you want sturdy presence without sharp severity, and it reads well in short paragraphs or pull quotes thanks to its open forms. The warm slab character also works well for packaging and branding, as well as posters and signage that need approachable clarity.
The rounded slabs and open spacing give the font a friendly, familiar voice with a subtle vintage flavor. It feels practical and reassuring rather than formal, with a warm, slightly playful tone that stays grounded and legible.
The design appears intended to blend the authority of a slab serif with softened terminals for a more welcoming, contemporary feel. It prioritizes clarity and consistency, aiming for a dependable display-and-text hybrid voice that can feel both classic and personable.
Numerals are robust and straightforward, matching the same softened slab treatment; the ‘1’ is a simple vertical with a slab foot, and curved figures keep consistent rounding. The overall finish suggests ink-friendly letterforms that would hold up well at modest sizes without looking brittle.