Slab Rounded Ipry 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, posters, children’s, friendly, bookish, handcrafted, retro, soften tradition, add warmth, humanize serif, retro flavor, rounded, soft serif, inked, lively, warm.
A soft-edged serif with gently rounded slab-like terminals and slightly irregular, inked contours that give strokes a subtly hand-drawn feel. Proportions are moderately narrow-to-normal with open counters and a steady rhythm, while junctions and ends show small flares and softened corners rather than sharp cuts. Uppercase forms stay fairly classic in structure, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved shoulders, bulb-like terminals, and an expressive two-storey g with looped detailing. Figures follow the same rounded, lightly quirky construction, maintaining clear shapes with mild baseline and terminal idiosyncrasies.
Well suited to editorial settings that want a friendly voice—magazine features, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where warmth is desirable. It also fits packaging, café or boutique branding, and poster headlines that benefit from a retro, handcrafted flavor without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, combining a traditional, bookish foundation with a casual, handmade twist. Its rounded serifs and slightly imperfect texture suggest a vintage or crafty sensibility, making the face feel personable rather than formal.
The font appears designed to deliver a familiar serif reading experience while introducing softness and approachability through rounded slab terminals and subtly humanized outlines. It aims to feel dependable and legible, yet distinctive enough to carry personality in display and branding contexts.
The design balances readability with character: counters remain generous and letterforms are easy to distinguish, but the softened slab terminals and gently uneven stroke edges add a lively, organic presence. In longer text, the consistent rounding and moderate spacing create a comfortable, informal texture.