Slab Rounded Nahu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, book covers, friendly, playful, retro, approachable, folksy, softened slab, approachability, nostalgia, display clarity, informal tone, rounded slabs, soft serifs, chunky, bouncy, high contrast details.
A sturdy roman with slab-like serifs and consistently rounded terminals that give the outlines a softened, cushioned feel. Strokes are largely even, but the joins and ends swell into bulbous feet and caps, creating a rhythmic, stamp-like texture. Proportions are moderately wide with generous counters, and the lowercase features single-storey forms (notably a and g) that reinforce the informal, hand-set impression. Numerals are robust and open, matching the same rounded-slab finishing and maintaining clear shapes at text sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium text in display contexts where character and warmth are desirable—headlines, brand marks, packaging, posters, and book or album covers. It can also work for pull quotes and signage where the rounded slab detailing adds personality while keeping forms clear.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a slightly nostalgic, analog character reminiscent of rubber-stamp lettering and mid-century display typography. Its rounded slab details read as cheerful rather than formal, lending a casual confidence and a hint of whimsy.
Likely drawn to combine the authority of slab serifs with a softer, more inviting voice, using rounded terminals and simplified lowercase structures to feel informal and approachable. The consistent finishing and sturdy forms suggest an emphasis on readability in expressive display settings rather than crisp, high-formality typography.
The design produces a strong color on the page due to the heavy, rounded terminals and pronounced serifs, which can make lines feel lively and slightly irregular in texture despite the consistent construction. Curves tend to be full and circular (e.g., O/C), while diagonals and junctions keep a blunt, softened finish that maintains legibility without looking sharp.