Slab Rounded Pohi 8 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, retro, bookish, friendly, warm, informal, vintage appeal, friendly readability, editorial voice, display character, soft serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, lively.
A slanted, soft-edged serif with pronounced slab-like feet and generously rounded terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with subtly tapered joins and a slightly calligraphic, inked rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Counters are open and oval-leaning, and many letters finish with bulb-like terminals and gentle bracketing into the serifs, giving the forms a cushioned, resilient texture. The overall spacing and shapes feel intentionally irregular in a controlled way, producing a lively, text-forward color.
It suits editorial headlines and pull quotes where a warm, characterful serif is desired, as well as packaging and branding that benefits from a nostalgic, handmade-printed impression. It can also work for posters and short blocks of text where the lively italic rhythm and soft slab serifs add voice without sacrificing clarity.
The tone is approachable and nostalgic, recalling editorial and mid-century display typography while staying readable. Its rounded finishing and buoyant italic motion add warmth and personality, making it feel friendly rather than formal. The result is expressive and conversational, with a hint of vintage charm.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness of slab serifs with rounded, friendly terminals and an energetic italic stance. It aims for a vintage-leaning, print-like texture that reads confidently in display and editorial settings while maintaining approachable, informal charm.
Uppercase forms are broad and steady, while lowercase shapes carry more of the italic energy and soft terminal detail, creating a pleasant hierarchy in mixed case. Numerals share the same rounded slab treatment and remain clear at display sizes, with a slightly old-style, printed feel to their curves and entry strokes.