Slab Rounded Wuba 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, chunky, display impact, retro charm, approachability, brand character, rounded, soft serifs, ball terminals, compact, heavy.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with thick, even strokes and softly radiused corners throughout. Serifs are prominent and blunted, often finishing in bulb-like terminals that give the design a cushioned, sculpted look. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, creating a compact texture with strong black presence. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with single-storey forms where expected and a generally squared, geometric feel tempered by rounded joins and ends.
Best suited for headlines and short text where the chunky slabs and rounded terminals can be appreciated at size. It works well for posters, packaging, badges, and brand marks that want a friendly, retro-leaning impact. In longer passages, it benefits from generous size and spacing to keep counters and joins from feeling dense.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, blending a vintage poster feel with a toy-like softness. Its substantial weight and rounded slabs project confidence and stability, while the bulb terminals add humor and charm. The result feels nostalgic and inviting rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable personality—pairing a classic slab-serif structure with rounded detailing for a distinctive, playful display voice.
Spacing reads solid and slightly tight at text sizes due to the heavy weight and small counters, while larger sizes emphasize the distinctive terminal shapes and slab rhythm. Numerals match the same chunky construction and rounded finishing, keeping a consistent, display-forward voice across the set.