Slab Rounded Povu 11 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, headlines, posters, friendly, retro, approachable, bookish, warm, soft authority, retro warmth, high legibility, headline impact, text comfort, bracketed, ball terminals, soft serifs, heavy serifs, ink-trap feel.
A wide, sturdy serif design with slab-like, heavily bracketed serifs and softened corners throughout. Strokes are fairly even with gentle contrast, and many joins and terminals are rounded, giving the letters a cushioned, inked look rather than a sharp engraved one. The lowercase forms read comfortably at text sizes, with clear bowls and open counters, while the numerals are bold and highly legible, featuring rounded ends and pronounced feet.
It suits editorial typography where you want a classic serif voice without a formal, razor-sharp finish, and it can add warmth to magazines, books, and longform reading. The wide stance and strong serifs also make it effective for headlines, posters, and branding applications, as well as packaging that benefits from a friendly, retro-leaning texture.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, blending a traditional serif presence with a playful softness. Its rounded terminals and hefty serifs suggest a retro, print-forward character that can feel both trustworthy and slightly whimsical.
The design appears intended to merge sturdy slab-serif authority with rounded, approachable detailing, producing a readable workhorse that still carries distinct personality. Its proportions and softened terminals point to a goal of high legibility and strong presence with a congenial, print-inspired feel.
The face shows a lively rhythm from its wide proportions and prominent serif shapes, creating strong word silhouettes in running text. Curves tend to finish in subtly bulbous terminals, and the heavier serifs help maintain color and stability across lines.