Slab Rounded Iggo 6 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, bookish, classic, friendly, refined, calm, readability, warmth, print tradition, approachability, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, soft corners, humanist, open counters.
This typeface uses gently bracketed, slab-like serifs and softly rounded terminals that keep the texture smooth and readable. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, with subtle modulation and careful curve-to-stem transitions that avoid sharp corners. Proportions are slightly expanded, giving letters generous interior space and open counters, while overall spacing and rhythm remain orderly and consistent. Numerals follow the same calm, rounded construction and sit comfortably with the text.
It performs well in editorial and book typography where a comfortable, traditional serif voice is needed without sharpness. The softened slabs also make it suitable for branding and packaging that want heritage cues with a welcoming, contemporary finish.
The overall tone is classic and literary with a friendly, approachable warmth. Its soft slab detailing evokes traditional print typography while the rounded shaping keeps it from feeling overly formal or severe.
The design appears intended to blend traditional slab-serif sturdiness with rounded, humanist details for a smoother reading experience. It aims to provide a dependable, print-oriented voice that remains personable and modern in tone.
Curves are drawn with a restrained, old-style sensibility—noticeable in the rounded bowls and the gently tapered joins—creating a steady page color suited to continuous reading. The font’s slightly roomy width and open forms help maintain clarity in mixed-case settings and long lines of text.