Slab Rounded Leho 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, headlines, branding, menus, posters, friendly, vintage, approachable, informal, handcrafted, add warmth, evoke nostalgia, increase charm, soften tone, rounded, soft serifs, ball terminals, bouncy, warm.
A lively italic with soft, slab-like serifs and rounded terminals that read as ball-ended joins rather than sharp corners. Strokes are low-contrast and gently tapered, with a slightly irregular, hand-inked rhythm that gives each letter a buoyant stance. Proportions feel compact and readable, with open counters and a steady baseline despite the playful, curved finishing on stems and arms. Numerals follow the same softened construction, keeping a consistent weight and rounded detailing across the set.
This font suits short-to-medium text where warmth and character are desirable, such as packaging, café/restaurant menus, boutique branding, and editorial headlines. It can also work for posters and pull quotes where an italic voice with soft, sturdy serifs helps text stand out without harshness.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a nostalgic, print-era feel—more café menu than corporate report. Its soft serifs and springy italic motion lend it a friendly, lightly whimsical character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness of slab-like serifs with rounded, friendly finishing, creating an italic that feels both robust and approachable. It aims to provide a distinctive, vintage-leaning voice that remains legible and consistent across letters and numerals.
The letterforms show deliberate, repeating terminal shapes that unify the design, while small variations in curvature and entry/exit strokes add an organic, crafted texture. The italic slant is moderate and readable, supporting longer lines of text while still signaling emphasis and personality.