Slab Rounded Ipke 2 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, body text, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, approachable, bookish, casual, softened slab, text clarity, retro warmth, everyday utility, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, open counters, generous spacing.
A readable serif with slab-like, softly rounded terminals and a largely even stroke texture. Serifs are blunt and compact, with smoothed corners that keep the forms from feeling sharp or formal. Proportions are steady and slightly generous, with open apertures and counters that help maintain clarity in text. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy construction (notably single-storey forms where expected) and a calm rhythm, while capitals stay clean and unembellished. Numerals follow the same softened slab treatment, with clear differentiation and consistent weight.
Well-suited for editorial layouts, reading-oriented interfaces, and general-purpose body text where a softer serif voice is desired. The sturdy slab terminals and clear numerals also make it a good choice for packaging copy, menus, labels, and signage that benefits from friendly clarity. In branding, it can communicate an accessible, heritage-leaning personality without feeling overly ornate.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, blending a lightly nostalgic, print-like feel with straightforward contemporary legibility. It reads as friendly and practical rather than high-contrast or ceremonial, making it feel inviting in longer passages.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable text readability while adding character through rounded slab terminals and a calm, even texture. It aims for an inviting serif presence that can move comfortably between display sizes and extended reading.
Round dots and softened joins contribute to a gentle, almost typewriter-adjacent color on the page without looking distressed. The design maintains consistent dark–light balance across mixed-case settings, and the slab terminals add stability in headings without becoming heavy.