Slab Rounded Bomo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, children’s, branding, friendly, folksy, retro, bookish, soft, soften slab, add charm, friendly display, warm readability, rounded serifs, ink-trap feel, chunky, bouncy, warm.
A compact, low-contrast slab serif with generously rounded terminals and softened, bulb-like serifs. Strokes are even and sturdy, with subtle flaring and small notches that give joins an ink-trap-like feel. The letterforms are slightly irregular in width and rhythm, producing a lively texture while maintaining clear proportions and steady alignment. Counters are open and shapes are gently squarish rather than sharply geometric, contributing to a robust, readable color in text.
Well suited to packaging, café/restaurant branding, posters, and book covers where a friendly slab serif can carry personality. It can also work for short-to-medium passages in editorial contexts when a warm, informal texture is desired, and for children’s or hobby-oriented materials that benefit from soft, sturdy letterforms.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lightly whimsical, vintage flavor. Its rounded slabs and bouncy rhythm suggest a casual, handmade friendliness without becoming overly decorative.
Likely intended as a characterful slab serif that balances sturdiness with approachability, using rounded serifs and gentle irregularity to add charm while keeping the overall structure readable and stable.
Numerals and capitals share the same softened slab treatment, helping headlines and mixed-case settings feel cohesive. The design’s rounded finishing and small interior notches become more noticeable at larger sizes, where the characterful detailing reads as intentional rather than incidental.