Slab Rounded Ride 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial display, typewriter, friendly, retro, chunky, informal, retro warmth, display impact, friendly utility, analog feel, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, low-contrast slab-serif with monoline-like stroke behavior and generously rounded corners throughout. The serifs read as blunt, rounded slabs rather than sharp brackets, giving terminals a soft, stamped look. Proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed in places, with compact counters and a consistent, even texture across words. Curves are full and bulbous (notably in O/C/G and the bowls), while joins and interior corners show subtle scoops that create an ink-trap-like feel at small sizes. Numerals are bold and rounded, matching the overall chunky rhythm of the alphabet.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where a confident, retro voice is desired. It works especially well for packaging, menus, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, friendly slab-serif presence, and can add personality to editorial layouts when used at comfortable sizes and spacing.
The face conveys a warm, throwback tone—part typewriter, part mid-century display—mixing practicality with a playful softness. Its rounded slabs and stout shapes feel approachable and handcrafted, suggesting analog printing, labels, and casual editorial voice.
The design appears intended to blend the familiarity of typewriter-inspired slab structure with rounded, softened finishing for a more inviting, contemporary feel. Its emphasis on bold color, simple stroke logic, and sturdy serifs suggests a focus on impact, readability at display sizes, and a nostalgic yet approachable brand tone.
In the text sample, the bold color builds a strong horizontal banding and holds up well at larger sizes, while the tight apertures and dense counters can make long passages feel dark. The design’s softened terminals keep it from feeling harsh, and the wide, sturdy serifs help maintain character recognition in headline settings.