Slab Rounded Hupe 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, labels, editorial, typewriter, friendly, vintage, rustic, casual, nostalgia, approachability, print charm, informality, sturdiness, rounded serifs, inked, soft slab, blunt, bouncy.
A soft slab-serif design with noticeably rounded, blunted terminals and generous, open counters. Strokes stay largely even in weight, with subtle organic wobble and slight irregularities that suggest inked or stamped texture rather than rigid geometry. Serifs read as chunky and bracketed/rounded, giving the letters a sturdy footprint and a calm horizontal rhythm. Overall proportions feel roomy and slightly expanded, with broad bowls and a comfortable spacing that keeps text dark but not cramped.
It suits display roles such as posters, packaging, labels, and headline typography where a friendly vintage or typewriter-like voice is desired. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and branding systems that benefit from a sturdy serif with softened edges.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, analog flavor reminiscent of typewriter or rubber-stamp lettering. Its rounded serifs and gently imperfect contours keep it from feeling formal, leaning instead toward handmade charm and everyday practicality.
The design appears intended to merge slab-serif solidity with rounded, approachable terminals, creating a legible face that feels nostalgic and human rather than strictly mechanical. The slight irregularity and soft finishing hint at an analog printing influence aimed at adding character in both display and short-text settings.
Uppercase forms look bold and declarative while maintaining soft edges, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation with a stable baseline and readable shapes. Numerals are similarly rounded and substantial, matching the letterforms’ sturdy, friendly voice.