Slab Rounded Guli 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A lightly built, rounded serif with soft slab-like feet and gently tapered strokes that keep contrast minimal. Letterforms show subtle irregularities and a hand-drawn rhythm, with slightly uneven curves and terminals that often end in rounded, ball-like tips. Counters are open and shapes are generally simple, while capitals lean toward wide, airy forms (notably in C, G, O, Q) that balance the compactness of other glyphs. Lowercase includes single-storey a and g, with smooth joins and a relaxed baseline feel that reads as deliberately organic rather than mechanical.
This face suits short-to-medium text where personality is desired—titles, quotes, packaging copy, and brand voicing for friendly products or services. It can also work for posters and editorial pull quotes, where its rounded serifs and handmade rhythm add warmth without sacrificing basic readability.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a storybook and crafty charm. Its rounded serifs and softly imperfect construction give it a human, conversational character that feels more playful than formal.
The design appears intended to blend the familiarity of a serif with the softness of rounded terminals and a lightly quirky, hand-rendered cadence. It aims to create an inviting, characterful texture that feels approachable and slightly nostalgic in both display lines and larger body sizes.
The punctuation-like dots (e.g., i and j) appear circular and prominent, reinforcing the bubbly terminal language. Numerals and caps maintain the same softened slab treatment, creating consistent texture in mixed-case settings, though the lively irregularities make it feel more expressive than strictly utilitarian.