Slab Rounded Tehe 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, friendly, retro, playful, sturdy, approachable, softened slab, retro display, friendly impact, textured rhythm, rounded, chunky, soft-serif, heavy, display.
A heavy, softly rounded serif design with slab-like feet and ball/teardrop terminals that give the strokes a cushioned, inked feel. Stems are robust and evenly weighted, with minimal contrast and broad curves that keep counters open despite the dense color. Serifs read as compact brackets or rounded nubs rather than sharp wedges, and the overall construction is upright with a steady, slightly bouncy rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same blunt, rounded treatment, creating a consistent, poster-ready texture across mixed case and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium passages where its strong color and rounded details can be appreciated. It fits packaging, branding, and editorial display work that wants a vintage or playful voice, and it can add personality to labels, menus, and cover typography where a friendly, sturdy serif is desired.
The rounded serifs and bulbous terminals lend a warm, nostalgic tone, evoking mid-century signage and kid-friendly editorial styles. Its weight and soft edges feel confident but non-threatening, balancing sturdiness with a whimsical, handcrafted charm.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, characterful serif with softened terminals for an approachable, retro-forward display impression. The consistent weight and rounded detailing suggest an emphasis on distinctive texture and immediate recognizability in larger sizes.
The silhouette is defined as much by the rounded terminals as by the serifs, producing a distinctive dotted/knobbed finish at many stroke ends. In text settings it creates a strong horizontal presence and a lively pattern, especially where repeated terminals cluster in words.