Slab Rounded Ippu 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, children’s, packaging, branding, posters, friendly, retro, handmade, bookish, playful, approachability, retro warmth, print texture, character serif, rounded serifs, soft corners, inked, casual, lively.
A monoline serif with chunky, rounded slab-like feet and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay fairly even while subtle curve tension and slightly irregular joins introduce a hand-inked feel. Proportions are compact with open counters, a modest x-height, and gentle bracketing where stems meet serifs. The overall rhythm is steady but not mechanical, with small quirks in curves and terminals that keep the texture lively in text.
It works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a personable serif texture is desired. The rounded slabs and even stroke make it suitable for packaging and branding that aims for friendliness and craft, as well as posters and signage that benefit from a bold, approachable voice.
The font reads warm and approachable, mixing a classic, bookish structure with a casual, slightly whimsical finish. Its rounded slabs and soft terminals give it a friendly, retro tone that feels informal without turning into novelty.
The design appears intended to provide a readable serif foundation with softened, rounded slab details and a touch of hand-made irregularity. It balances sturdy, classic letter structures with gentler terminals to create an inviting, characterful tone for contemporary display and editorial use.
The numerals echo the same rounded-slab treatment, with curvy forms and sturdy bases that hold up at display sizes. In the text sample, the consistent stroke weight and softened terminals create an even color, while the mild irregularity adds character and a lightly vintage print texture.