Slab Rounded Guva 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, children’s books, packaging, editorial, branding, friendly, bookish, retro, approachable, whimsical, soft slab, readability, warmth, retro charm, informal tone, rounded serifs, soft corners, hand-drawn feel, lively rhythm, open counters.
A softly drawn serif with rounded, slab-like terminals and gently bracketed joins. Strokes stay even and calm, while curves are generously rounded, giving letters a slightly buoyant, informal rhythm. Proportions feel compact and readable, with open counters and smooth transitions in characters like C, G, and S; the overall texture is clean but not rigid, suggesting a lightly humanized construction rather than strict geometric precision.
It works well for short-to-medium passages where you want comfortable reading and a gentle, characterful texture—such as editorial pages, book interiors, and educational materials. The friendly slab serifs also suit packaging, café or boutique branding, and headings that need warmth without losing clarity.
The tone is warm and personable, combining a hint of vintage print charm with an easygoing, contemporary friendliness. Its rounded serifs and softened shapes keep it from feeling formal, making it feel welcoming and lightly playful without becoming novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver the dependability of a slab serif while softening it with rounded terminals and a lightly human touch. It aims for everyday readability with an inviting, slightly retro personality that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms present sturdy, stable silhouettes with softened feet and caps, while lowercase shapes lean toward simple, single-storey construction where expected (notably a and g), reinforcing the casual, readable voice. Numerals follow the same rounded, steady logic, blending comfortably into text settings.