Slab Rounded Arfa 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, packaging, posters, book covers, typewriter, friendly, retro, casual, soft-edged, warm utility, retro voice, text readability, softened slab, rounded slab, blunted serifs, organic, slightly irregular, warm.
A soft, slab-serif design with rounded, blunted terminals and gently bracketed joins that keep the texture approachable rather than rigid. Strokes remain fairly even, with subtly organic outlines that suggest a lightly worn impression and introduce small, natural variations across forms. Counters are open and sturdy, and the overall rhythm is steady, with clear separation between characters and a slightly loose, airy feel in longer text.
Works well for editorial headlines and subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a comfortable, classic texture is desirable. It also suits branding and packaging that benefit from a retro, crafted feel, as well as posters and book covers needing sturdy readability with personality.
The face reads as typewriter-adjacent and nostalgic, with a friendly, informal tone. Its rounded serifs and softened corners temper the mechanical feel, lending a warm, human cadence suited to conversational or story-like settings.
The design appears intended to blend typewriter familiarity with rounded, softened slab details, creating a practical text face that feels less austere than traditional slabs. It aims for dependable legibility while adding a gently nostalgic, handmade edge to the page.
The uppercase set feels solid and readable with confident verticals, while the lowercase maintains simple, utilitarian constructions that keep paragraphs legible. Numerals share the same softened slab treatment, contributing to a cohesive, mildly vintage color in mixed alphanumeric text.