Slab Rounded Ulba 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, approachable, playful, softened slab, high impact, retro utility, friendly readability, rounded serifs, soft corners, ball terminals, typewriter-like, high contrast in mass.
A heavy, monoline serif design with prominent slab-like serifs that are broadly rounded at the corners. Strokes keep a consistent thickness, creating a solid, even color, while the joins and terminals soften the mass with smooth curves and occasional ball-like endings. Proportions are fairly compact with generous counters for the weight, and the overall texture reads dense but legible, especially at display sizes. The numerals match the letterforms with the same blunt, rounded serifs and sturdy curves.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, labels, and identity work where a strong, readable serif with a softer edge is needed. The dense stroke weight and rounded slabs make it effective for posters, packaging, and signage, and it can add character to editorial callouts or pull quotes.
The face combines a tough, dependable presence with a warm, softened finish. Its rounded slabs and chunky rhythm evoke a retro, utilitarian tone—more welcoming than formal—suggesting classic print, packaging, or typewriter-adjacent nostalgia without looking delicate.
Likely intended as a characterful slab serif that stays highly legible while replacing sharp, mechanical endings with rounded, friendly terminals. The design emphasizes solidity and visibility, aiming for a vintage-leaning, approachable voice in display and branding contexts.
Serifs are consistently thick and bracketed/rounded rather than sharp, giving the font a cushioned silhouette. The punctuation and dots appear substantial, and the overall spacing feels tuned for bold text blocks where an even, confident texture is desired.