Slab Rounded Lepo 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, packaging, retro, approachable, warm, bookish, softened slab, readable italic, editorial tone, retro utility, bracketed, soft serifs, open counters, lively rhythm, slanted.
A slanted serif with sturdy, slab-like feet that are softly bracketed into the stems, giving the letterforms a rounded, cushioned finish rather than sharp terminals. Strokes stay fairly even, with gentle modulation and smooth joins, producing a calm texture and consistent color across lines. Proportions feel generous and slightly expanded, with open counters and clear interior spaces that help the alphabet read cleanly even with the forward slant. The figures are rounded and steady, matching the text face’s friendly, slightly mechanical rhythm.
Well suited to editorial layouts where a readable italic voice is needed for long-form text, pull quotes, or leads. The sturdy, rounded slab serifs also make it effective for packaging and branding that wants a vintage-leaning, trustworthy feel without looking harsh.
The overall tone is editorial and quietly retro, like a contemporary take on typewriter and book typography—confident, practical, and a bit nostalgic. Its softened serifs and smooth curvature keep it approachable, adding warmth where a harder slab might feel rigid.
The design appears intended to blend the authority and structure of slab serifs with a softer, more personable finish, offering an italic style that remains readable and steady for real-world text setting.
In text, the italic posture creates a lively forward motion without becoming flashy, while the broad stance helps maintain readability at larger sizes. The softened slab terminals give strong baseline anchoring, which supports emphasis and headline use while still feeling comfortable for longer passages.