Slab Rounded Ulgi 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact slab-serif design with heavy, even-weight strokes and pronounced, rounded slab terminals. The letterforms are vertically steady and tightly proportioned, with short extenders and a relatively modest x-height that keeps lowercase readable without feeling large. Corners and joins are softened throughout, giving the serifs and stroke endings a cushioned, stamped look rather than sharp, chiseled edges. Counters are fairly closed in rounds like O/C/e, and the overall rhythm feels dense and consistent, with slightly condensed widths and sturdy, rectangular geometry.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting where a strong, dark typographic color is desirable: headlines, posters, packaging labels, book covers, and brand marks. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or subheads where a vintage, stamped slab-serif character is appropriate, though its dense forms may feel heavy in long body text at small sizes.
The font conveys a nostalgic, utilitarian tone—reminiscent of typewriter or rubber-stamp printing—while the rounded serifs add approachability. Its weight and compactness create a confident, no-nonsense voice that still feels warm and slightly playful rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with softened terminals for warmth and legibility, combining a classic print/typewriter association with a contemporary rounded finish. It prioritizes strong presence, consistent texture, and a compact footprint for impactful display setting.
Uppercase forms read particularly authoritative due to the broad slabs and compact spacing, while the lowercase keeps a simple, workmanlike construction with rounded feet and terminals. Numerals match the same dense, solid color and blunt finishing, supporting a cohesive “printed” texture in continuous text.