Slab Rounded Nyba 17 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, book covers, headlines, vintage, typewriter, friendly, storybook, handcrafted, softened slab, nostalgia, approachability, display clarity, characterful text, rounded serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, lively rhythm, quirky.
A compact serif with sturdy, slab-like feet and noticeably rounded terminals. Strokes stay fairly even in weight, while corners are softened and many joins show gentle swelling that gives an inked, slightly calligraphic feel without becoming high-contrast. Counters are open and shapes lean toward narrow proportions, with short, bracketed-looking serifs and a consistent baseline presence. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), tall ascenders, and a looping, descender-heavy y; figures are similarly narrow with rounded ends and a simple, readable construction.
Best suited to short text and display settings where its rounded slabs and vintage flavor can carry personality—logos, packaging labels, posters, and editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or chapter titles in books where a warm, story-forward tone is desired, while longer body text may feel busy due to the distinctive terminals and lively rhythm.
The overall tone feels vintage and personable, like stamped or typewritten lettering that has been slightly softened. Its rounded slabs and quirky details add warmth and approachability, making it feel more human than formal. The rhythm is lively and a bit whimsical, lending a nostalgic, handmade character.
Likely designed to blend the authority of a slab serif with softer, rounded finishing to create a friendly, nostalgic voice. The narrow proportions and consistent stroke weight suggest a focus on clear, punchy display typography that still feels approachable and handcrafted.
Round dots and softened terminals help prevent the design from feeling rigid, even with its strong serif structure. The punctuation and ampersand in the sample text read clearly at display sizes, and the design’s slightly irregular, inked details become more noticeable as size increases.