Slab Rounded Ipba 5 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, soft, bookish, classic, soften slab, readability, print tone, approachable voice, rounded serifs, low contrast, open counters, generous spacing, soft joins.
A low-contrast roman with sturdy, slab-like serifs that terminate in softly rounded ends, giving the shapes a cushioned, approachable finish. Strokes are largely even in weight with gentle modulation, and curves are broad and smooth with open counters. The lowercase shows a straightforward, readable build with a two-storey “g,” a single-storey “a,” and compact, rounded shoulders in letters like “n” and “m.” Numerals are clear and simply drawn, matching the same monoline-ish rhythm and rounded slab detailing.
Well-suited to editorial and book-style typography where a comfortable, inviting texture is desired. It can also work for packaging and branding that wants a gentle retro flavor without looking overly decorative, and for signage or labels where clarity benefits from sturdy serifs and open forms.
The overall tone feels warm and personable rather than sharp or formal. Its rounded slab details suggest a mild vintage/print sensibility while staying clean and contemporary, lending a calm, friendly voice to longer passages of text.
The font appears designed to blend the dependable structure of a slab-serif with rounded terminals for a softer, more approachable reading experience. Its even stroke rhythm and consistent serif system suggest an emphasis on legibility and a friendly, print-oriented personality.
The design maintains a consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, with noticeably softened corners that prevent dark, pointy joins. Curves in “C,” “G,” and “S” read smooth and controlled, and the type has a steady, even color in the sample text.