Slab Rounded Ipju 7 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, branding, packaging, posters, friendly, approachable, bookish, retro, calm, softened serif, readability, retro warmth, approachable tone, distinctive texture, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, open counters, even color.
This typeface features rounded slab-like serifs and softly curved stroke endings that give the letterforms a gentle, cushioned feel. Strokes keep a mostly even thickness with low contrast, producing a steady, readable texture across lines. Proportions are straightforward and conventional, with clear, open counters and a restrained, slightly old-style rhythm. The lowercase shows single-storey forms in places (notably the “g”) and simple, sturdy shapes, while the numerals are clean and comfortably proportioned for text settings.
It suits editorial layouts, book or long-form reading where a soft, steady serif can maintain comfort and clarity. The distinctive rounded slabs also make it useful for branding and packaging that needs a personable, slightly nostalgic voice, and for posters or headlines where the serif shape can carry character at larger sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and quietly retro, evoking book typography and mid-century editorial or educational material. Its softened details reduce sharpness and make the page feel warm and approachable rather than stark or technical.
The design reads as a practical serif intended to blend dependable readability with a softened, more human presence. Its rounded slab details suggest an aim to be recognizable and warm while remaining versatile in general text and display contexts.
Spacing appears balanced and consistent, creating an even typographic color in the sample paragraph. The rounded terminals and serifs are a defining signature, adding personality without becoming overly decorative.