Slab Rounded Poma 3 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, whimsical, friendly, vintage, playful, storybook, approachability, distinctiveness, nostalgic charm, display impact, playful tone, rounded, soft serifs, bulb terminals, curly details, bouncy.
A soft slab-serif with generous proportions, rounded corners, and low-contrast strokes that keep the texture even. Serifs are blunt and cushioned rather than sharp, and many joins and terminals swell into small bulb-like shapes. Several capitals show decorative curls (notably in C, G, O, and Q), giving the set a slightly ornamental, hand-drawn feel while remaining upright and clearly structured. Spacing reads open and airy, with a lively, uneven rhythm that comes from varied letter widths and the gently irregular, friendly curves.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, menus, and identity work where its rounded slabs and whimsical curls can carry a concept. It can work for short paragraphs in friendly editorial or children’s-oriented contexts, but the decorative interior curls are most effective when given enough size and spacing to breathe.
The overall tone is warm and quirky—more storybook and boutique than corporate. Its rounded slabs and occasional swash-like curls suggest a nostalgic, mid-century display mood, while the steady stroke weight keeps it approachable and readable. The personality feels cheerful and a little mischievous without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to merge sturdy slab-serif structure with rounded, playful detailing, creating a font that feels dependable yet characterful. It aims for a vintage-leaning, approachable voice with enough ornament to stand out in branding and titles without sacrificing basic legibility.
In paragraph samples the heavy, rounded serifs create a distinctive horizontal emphasis that can become textural at smaller sizes. The curly counters and looped details add charm but also draw attention, making the face feel more expressive than neutral. Numerals match the soft, low-contrast construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters.