Slab Rounded Teru 1 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, packaging, posters, signage, typewriter, friendly, retro, workmanlike, approachable, warm utility, retro voice, readable display, editorial texture, rounded serifs, soft corners, blunt ends, high contrast, sturdy.
This typeface pairs sturdy slab-like serifs with noticeably rounded corners and softened terminals, producing a dark, even color on the page. Strokes read largely monoline, with gentle modulation and broad, blunt serifs that feel more cushioned than sharp. Counters are open and generous, curves are smooth and slightly squarish in places, and joins stay clean and consistent. Overall proportions are spacious, with wide letterforms and a steady rhythm that stays legible in continuous text.
It suits editorial layouts, headlines, and pull quotes where a robust, readable serif with personality is helpful. The softened slabs also work well for branding and packaging that wants a vintage or workwear feel without looking overly harsh. Its strong presence makes it effective for posters and signage at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels typewriter-inspired and practical, but the rounded details add warmth and approachability. It balances a utilitarian, editorial voice with a soft, friendly finish—more inviting than austere. The result evokes retro documentation and casual publishing rather than high-formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a typewriter-adjacent slab serif with improved softness and approachability, maintaining solid legibility while adding rounded, friendly character. It emphasizes a dependable texture and clear forms for everyday reading and display use.
In the sample text, the font holds a consistent texture with clear word shapes and sturdy punctuation. Numerals and capitals carry the same rounded slab logic, keeping a cohesive, slightly nostalgic presence across mixed content.