Slab Rounded Ulgi 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, editorial, branding, typewriter, vintage, friendly, sturdy, playful, vintage feel, print texture, friendly display, compact impact, bracketing, rounded slabs, soft corners, ball terminals, ink traps.
A compact, sturdy serif with slab-like feet and softened, rounded corners throughout. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal contrast and broad, blunted terminals that read as gently cushioned rather than sharp. Many letters show subtle bracketing into the serifs and occasional ball-like terminals or bulbous joins, giving the face a slightly inky, printed feel. The proportions are narrow and the spacing is regular, producing a dense, rhythmic texture in text.
It works best for short-to-medium text where a bold, personable texture is desired: headlines, pull quotes, packaging, menus, and branding systems with a vintage or craft-printed flavor. In editorial layouts it can add a strong voice for titles and subheads, especially when paired with a simpler text face.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, evoking typewriter and rubber-stamp ephemera with a lightly nostalgic, handcrafted edge. Its rounded slabs and chunky forms keep it friendly rather than formal, while the tight proportions add a purposeful, utilitarian energy.
The design appears intended to merge the solidity of slab serifs with rounded, ink-friendly detailing, creating a compact display serif that feels both dependable and characterful. The consistent weight and softened terminals suggest a focus on legibility at larger sizes while preserving a nostalgic, tactile impression.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and poster-ready, while the lowercase adds character through curved shoulders and rounded entry/exit strokes. Numerals are similarly weighty and consistent, with softly sculpted curves that match the letterforms and maintain a cohesive, printed rhythm.