Slab Rounded Mari 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, retro, approachable, folksy, soften slab, display impact, retro charm, friendly voice, soft serifs, rounded slabs, chunky, compact counters, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with rounded terminals and generous, pillow-like serifs. Strokes stay broadly consistent, with minimal contrast and smooth joins that keep corners from feeling sharp. Proportions are roomy and slightly expansive, with wide bowls and sturdy horizontals that create a stable, poster-ready texture. The overall rhythm is lively rather than rigid, helped by subtly varied widths and gently irregular-feeling curves within an otherwise consistent construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, bold voice is needed. It also works well for signage and short editorial callouts, especially when you want a retro-leaning slab serif that stays soft and inviting rather than severe.
The tone is warm, personable, and a bit nostalgic—evoking hand-painted signage and mid-century display lettering without becoming overly decorative. Its rounded slabs and chunky shapes read as cheerful and approachable, lending a playful confidence to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visual impact with a gentle, rounded slab-serif personality—combining the solidity of a slab with softened terminals for approachability. It aims for character and charm in display contexts while maintaining consistent structure for clear, repeatable typography.
In text, the strong presence and soft serifs create a dense, high-impact color on the page, while the open shapes and clear silhouettes keep it readable at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same rounded, weighty character, reinforcing a cohesive, display-forward voice across mixed-case settings.