Slab Rounded Ulna 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, vintage, friendly, sturdy, playful, approachable, softened slab, display impact, nostalgic tone, compact economy, friendly readability, rounded serifs, soft corners, compact, ink-trap feel, high contrast minimal.
A compact slab-serif with rounded, ball-like terminals and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay largely even in weight, creating a sturdy, poster-ready texture, while the serifs read as blunt and cushioned rather than sharp. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is dense, with gently curved joins and occasional ink-trap-like notches where strokes meet, helping shapes stay open at small sizes. Numerals and capitals keep a consistent, blocky presence with clear vertical stress and a controlled, uniform color on the page.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where its chunky slabs and rounded endings can read clearly and add character. It can also work for short editorial callouts, menus, and signage where a compact, sturdy serif voice is desired.
The rounded slabs and compact proportions give the face a warm, nostalgic tone that feels both dependable and a bit quirky. It evokes mid-century print and stamped or display typography, balancing seriousness with a friendly, handcrafted suggestion.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, compact slab-serif presence with softened terminals for approachability. It aims for strong legibility and a memorable silhouette, translating classic slab-serif structure into a friendlier, more playful voice for display-driven typography.
In text settings the dense spacing and heavy presence create a strong, even typographic color, especially in all-caps or short lines. The rounded terminals reduce harshness, making it feel less formal than a typical industrial slab while still retaining a robust, editorial character.