Slab Rounded Lemu 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, posters, captions, retro, typewriter, friendly, casual, approachable, retro utility, warm legibility, informal voice, softened slab, slab serifs, rounded serifs, soft corners, oblique, loose spacing.
A slanted, slab-serif design with soft, rounded corners and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms are broad with a steady, even rhythm and consistent character widths that create a measured, mechanical cadence. Serifs read as blocky but cushioned, with gently curved joins and terminals that avoid sharp edges. Counters are open and simple, and the overall drawing favors clarity over finesse, giving both capitals and lowercase a sturdy, utilitarian presence.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a vintage, practical voice is desired—editorial sidebars, pull quotes, menus, packaging copy, and brand supporting typography. The consistent spacing and sturdy shapes also suit labels, UI-style callouts, and headings that need a casual, readable texture.
The font conveys a retro, typewriter-adjacent mood that feels informal and personable rather than strict. Its softened slabs and oblique posture add warmth and motion, producing a friendly, lived-in tone suited to conversational typography.
The design appears intended to blend typewriter-like regularity with a softer, more contemporary friendliness. By pairing wide proportions, rounded slab serifs, and an oblique stance, it aims to deliver dependable legibility while projecting an approachable, nostalgic character.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and robust, while the lowercase introduces rounder, more handwritten-feeling shapes without breaking the consistent width and rhythm. Numerals follow the same soft, slabbed construction, staying legible and compact with an even texture in running text.