Slab Rounded Nyhe 12 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, branding, packaging, posters, friendly, folksy, retro, playful, approachable, warmth, approachability, retro character, text clarity, rounded serifs, soft corners, ball terminals, low contrast, open counters.
A compact serif design with largely even stroke weight and gently rounded detailing throughout. The serifs read as short, slab-like blocks with softened corners, and many strokes finish in subtle ball terminals that give the outlines a cushioned feel. Curves are generous and open, with a steady rhythm in the lowercase and clear, simple construction in caps and figures. Overall proportions lean condensed, with moderately tall ascenders/descenders and clean spacing that keeps text readable while maintaining a distinctive texture.
Works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium reading where a friendly serif voice is desired. Its rounded slabs and compact width also suit branding, packaging, menus, and posters that benefit from a warm, retro-leaning texture.
The softened slabs and ball terminals create a warm, conversational tone with a lightly vintage flavor. It feels personable and slightly whimsical rather than formal, lending a handmade, storybook-like charm to headlines and short passages.
Designed to blend serif structure with soft, rounded finishing, aiming for readability with character. The combination of slab-like serifs and ball terminals suggests an intention to evoke vintage charm while staying clear and practical for display and text applications.
The numerals are straightforward and old-style in spirit, matching the rounded, low-contrast letterforms. The font’s consistent stroke and softened terminals help it hold together in paragraphs, while the condensed width produces a lively, patterned color on the line.