Slab Rounded Igka 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A softly modeled serif with slab-like feet and rounded joins throughout. Strokes are even and steady, with gentle tapering and minimal contrast, giving letters a sturdy but approachable color on the page. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the bowls of b/p), while terminals and serifs finish with cushioned edges rather than sharp brackets. Proportions lean compact with modest x-height and slightly irregular, humanist widths that create a natural rhythm in text; numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke construction.
It suits longer passages where a relaxed, readable texture is desired, such as editorial layouts, books, and educational materials. The rounded slab presence also works well in packaging and branding that aims for an inviting, craft-adjacent feel, and in display sizes where its quirky details can become part of the voice.
The overall tone feels bookish and friendly, like a contemporary take on an old-style reading face with a lightly handmade softness. Its rounded details and calm rhythm read as warm and personable rather than formal or austere, making it comfortable for conversational typography.
The design appears intended to balance robust slab-serif structure with rounded, friendly finishing, delivering a readable text face with an informal, human touch. Its consistent stroke weight and softened serifs suggest an emphasis on comfortable, approachable typography rather than strict precision.
Distinctive details include a curled, expressive Q tail, softly notched joins in letters like R and K, and a gently curved leg on y that adds movement. The lowercase forms stay open and clear, and the punctuation and figures maintain the same softened, slightly calligraphic character.