Slab Rounded Poru 4 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, approachable, warm, sturdy, high impact, soften slabs, headline clarity, retro tone, print feel, soft corners, chunky, ink-trap feel, rounded slabs.
A heavy, expansive serif with prominent slab-like serifs and rounded corners throughout, producing a soft-edged, cushiony silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters are generous, which helps maintain clarity despite the weight. The forms lean compact and blocky in their internal shaping, while the overall set is broad, with sturdy horizontals and terminals that feel gently blunted rather than sharp.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, menus, and branding where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can work well for short paragraphs or pull quotes when generous spacing and size are available, especially in contexts aiming for a vintage print or handcrafted sensibility. It’s also a good fit for logos and signage that benefit from broad, stable letterforms.
This typeface gives off a warm, friendly, slightly nostalgic tone—more “analog” and personable than clinical. The softened slab endings and buoyant rhythm feel approachable and confident, with a subtle retro/print flavor that reads as casual but sturdy.
The design appears intended to deliver strong presence at display sizes while avoiding harshness. By combining thick, slab-like serifs with rounded terminals, it aims to balance authority and approachability, keeping letterforms readable and upbeat in short bursts of text.
The numerals match the letterforms with the same rounded slab treatment and substantial weight, giving a cohesive, display-oriented set. The overall texture is dense but not cramped, with smooth joins and terminals that emphasize a softened, tactile impression.