Slab Rounded Pono 9 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, friendly, retro, approachable, warm, steady, readability, durability, softness, clarity, personality, rounded serifs, softened slabs, sturdy, open counters, smooth curves.
A wide, sturdy serif with slab-like feet and softened, rounded terminals throughout. Strokes are fairly even with modest contrast, and curves are generous, giving counters and bowls an open, comfortable feel. The letterforms read upright and stable, with a broad set and consistent rhythm that stays smooth in running text.
Well-suited to editorial and book-style text where a sturdy serif voice is desired, as well as headings and pull quotes that benefit from width and presence. It can work effectively for branding that wants a retro-leaning, personable feel—packaging, posters, menus, and signage—while still staying legible at text sizes.
This typeface conveys a friendly, approachable tone with a hint of retro charm. The rounded finishing and sturdy structure make it feel reassuring and readable rather than sharp or formal. Overall, it lands in a warm, practical space—confident without being aggressive.
The design appears intended to combine the robustness of a slab serif with gentler, rounded finishing to keep long passages comfortable and inviting. Its wide proportions and open forms emphasize clarity, while the softened details add character without becoming ornamental.
The numerals and capitals carry the same rounded-slab treatment, helping the set feel cohesive across mixed-case and alphanumeric contexts. In the sample paragraph, spacing and word texture read even and calm, with a distinctly broad silhouette that increases visual footprint in headings.