Slab Rounded Guri 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, body text, captions, packaging, branding, typewriter, retro, bookish, warm, friendly, utility, softened slab, nostalgia, readability, compact economy, slab serifs, rounded serifs, soft corners, compact, low contrast.
A compact slab-serif with a mostly even, low-contrast stroke and gently rounded corners throughout. The serifs read as sturdy and bracketed, with softened, ball-like ends that give the outlines a cushioned feel rather than a sharp, chiseled one. Curves are broad and slightly squarish, while stems stay straight and consistent, creating a steady, mechanical rhythm. Proportions are tight with small counters and a restrained x-height, and the figures follow the same rounded slab logic for a cohesive texture in running text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a solid, readable serif is desired without sharpness, including magazines, book interiors, and extended captions. The compact build also works well for packaging and branding systems that need a sturdy, slightly retro voice and good texture at modest sizes.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and lightly nostalgic, balancing utilitarian clarity with a friendly softness. Its rounded terminals and compact proportions lend a slightly playful, approachable voice, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and editorial.
Likely designed to evoke practical, print-era reliability—typewriter and newspaper sensibilities—while smoothing the edges with rounded slab terminals for a more approachable, contemporary feel. The goal appears to be a sturdy serif texture that stays friendly and legible across text and display uses.
In text, the even color and compact spacing create a dense, orderly line, while the softened slabs prevent the page from feeling overly rigid. The capitals and numerals have a consistent, workmanlike presence that suits structured layouts and short-to-medium reading settings.