Slab Rounded Ripo 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Weekly' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, approachable, sturdy, casual, softened impact, display clarity, retro voice, sturdy presence, rounded slabs, soft corners, bracketed serifs, chunky, warm.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with softly bracketed serifs and consistently blunted terminals. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast and a calm, upright stance. The design has generous horizontal proportions, rounded corners throughout, and compact counters that keep color dense while staying readable. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, softened geometry, producing a uniform, poster-like texture across lines of text.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, and short passages where its dense weight and rounded slabs can set a strong voice—such as posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when you want a friendly, sturdy emphasis without sharp, high-contrast detailing.
The overall tone is warm and personable, combining a sturdy, workmanlike build with softened edges that feel welcoming rather than formal. It evokes a mid-century, sign-painting or editorial headline sensibility—confident, friendly, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif presence while softening the usual industrial sharpness through rounded corners and terminals. It aims for high impact and easy legibility with a welcoming, vintage-leaning character.
Serifs are substantial and rounded, giving the font a stable baseline and a distinctive rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. The lowercases maintain a straightforward, single-storey feel where applicable and keep shapes simple and robust, which helps the type hold up at larger sizes and in short blocks of copy.