Slab Rounded Orve 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sturdy serif with slab-like feet and softly rounded terminals throughout. Strokes are largely monolinear, with gentle curves and cushioned joins that keep counters open and forms calm. Proportions feel slightly roomy, with moderate letterspacing and a stable, upright stance; the overall rhythm is even and text-friendly. Numerals and capitals share the same solid, softened construction, creating a consistent, approachable texture in both headings and paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial text, magazines, and book-like layouts where a warm, sturdy serif texture helps readability. Its confident shapes also work for packaging, signage, and poster headlines that want a vintage, craft, or café-like feel without sacrificing legibility at smaller sizes.
The tone reads as classic and utilitarian, like printed matter made for everyday use, but with a friendlier edge thanks to the rounded finishing. It carries a subtle typewriter/retro association without becoming overly distressed or quirky, balancing nostalgia with straightforward clarity.
The design appears intended to merge the structural confidence of a slab serif with rounded finishing for a softer, more personable voice. It aims for dependable readability and consistent texture in running text while still offering enough character to carry display applications.
Rounded slab serifs are pronounced but not sharp, giving the face a compact, anchored baseline presence. Curved letters (C, O, S) are smooth and generous, while diagonals (V, W, X) stay firm and well-supported, contributing to a dependable, slightly informal personality.