Slab Rounded Poba 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, children’s books, friendly, retro, casual, approachable, playful, soften slab, add warmth, evoke vintage, improve readability, display personality, rounded serifs, soft corners, chunky, ink-trap feel, typewriter-like.
A rounded slab serif with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and softened corners throughout. Serifs are bold and gently bracketed with rounded terminals, giving the shapes a cushioned, almost stamped look. Counters are open and simple, with a consistent, slightly squarish roundness in curves and joins; punctuation-like details (such as the i/j dots) appear as small circular forms. Overall proportions feel generous and relaxed, with steady rhythm and clear letter separation in text.
Well-suited for branding, packaging, and poster headlines where a warm, characterful slab serif is needed. It can also work effectively for short passages in invitations, menus, and children’s or educational materials, where friendliness and strong silhouette recognition are priorities.
The font projects a friendly, retro tone that reads as informal and human. Its rounded slabs and soft geometry create an approachable, slightly nostalgic voice—more cheerful and conversational than formal or editorial.
The design appears intended to combine the dependable structure of a slab serif with rounded, softened detailing to reduce sharpness and add charm. It aims for high visual character and easy readability, evoking vintage printing and typewriter-adjacent cues without feeling rigid.
In text, the heavy serif presence and rounded joins keep lines visually cohesive and comfortable, while the simplified forms maintain clarity at display sizes. The numerals match the same soft, sturdy construction, reinforcing the cohesive, classic-with-a-twist personality.