Slab Rounded Ipme 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, packaging, branding, posters, friendly, retro, bookish, approachable, quirky, soften slabs, readable text, retro warmth, robust clarity, bracketed serifs, soft corners, typewriter-like, open counters, generous spacing.
A serif face with chunky, bracketed slab-like serifs and noticeably rounded corners that soften the overall silhouette. Strokes are largely even with minimal modulation, producing steady color and a clear, straightforward rhythm in text. Proportions feel roomy: wide capitals, open bowls, and a slightly loose fit that helps maintain clarity at larger display sizes and comfortable reading sizes. Numerals are similarly rounded and sturdy, with ample interior space and consistent stroke endings.
Well-suited to editorial design, book or long-form reading, and other text-forward layouts where a steady, low-modulation texture is desirable. Its rounded slab character also works effectively for packaging, signage, and branding that aims for a welcoming, vintage-leaning voice.
The rounded slabs and calm, even stroke texture give the type a friendly, slightly nostalgic tone—suggestive of typewriter or mid-century editorial typography without feeling harsh or mechanical. It reads as approachable and dependable, with a mild quirkiness coming from the softened terminals and generous shapes.
The design appears intended to combine the sturdiness and structure of slab serifs with softened, rounded terminals for a more personable, less rigid impression. It prioritizes even color, open forms, and comfortable readability while retaining a distinctive, characterful serif presence.
In the sample text, the face maintains stable spacing and a smooth baseline rhythm, with punctuation and capitals remaining prominent and legible. The softened serifs and rounded joins help reduce sharpness in dense settings, keeping paragraphs feeling warm rather than formal.