Slab Rounded Tegu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, branding, headlines, editorial, friendly, retro, approachable, sturdy, informal, softened slab, retro utility, high legibility, approachable display, rounded serifs, soft corners, blunt terminals, low contrast, typewriter-esque.
A sturdy, low-contrast slab serif with softened corners and rounded slab terminals throughout. Strokes are even and confident, with wide internal counters and generously rounded joins that keep the texture open in text. Serifs read as thick, bracketed blocks with a pill-like finish, giving a cushioned feel without losing structure. The lowercase shows simple, workmanlike forms (single-storey a and g), while the caps maintain a clear, upright rhythm and slightly squared silhouettes.
It works especially well for packaging, labels, and branding that benefits from a friendly retro signal and strong letter presence. The even stroke weight and open counters also make it suitable for editorial pull quotes, short paragraphs, and display text where a warm, sturdy voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and unpretentious, mixing a retro, utilitarian voice with a friendly softness. Its rounded slabs and steady color suggest reliability and approachability rather than formality, evoking classic print and everyday signage aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver the reliability of a slab serif while softening it for a more approachable, contemporary feel. By pairing bold slab serifs with rounded terminals and simple lowercase structures, it aims for high legibility and a distinctive, personable texture across display and text settings.
The figures are clear and robust, matching the letterforms’ rounded slab vocabulary and maintaining consistent weight and spacing. In running text, the face produces an even, readable gray with a gently mechanical character that hints at typewriter or stamped lettering without becoming rough.