Slab Rounded Ulju 17 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, retro, warm, playful, sturdy, space-saving impact, retro warmth, friendly utility, display emphasis, rounded serifs, soft corners, high contrast, ink-trap feel, typewriter-like.
A compact, heavy serif with rounded, bracket-like slab terminals and consistently soft corners throughout. Strokes are robust and fairly even in weight, with gentle modulation at joins and curves that adds a slightly inked, stamped character. Counters are moderate and open enough for display use, while the narrow proportions create a tight, rhythmic texture in words. The figures are sturdy and simple, matching the letterforms with rounded ends and a solid footprint on the baseline.
This font suits short to medium-length display settings where a compact, bold presence is needed—headlines, poster typography, labels, and storefront-style signage. Its rounded slabs and tight proportions also make it a good candidate for wordmarks and branding that aims for a retro, friendly, durable feel.
The overall tone is approachable and nostalgic, balancing a workmanlike sturdiness with softened, friendly details. It suggests analog printing and classic utility lettering, but with enough warmth to feel casual rather than formal. The rounded slabs keep it from feeling severe, giving it a playful, inviting voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient display serif that reads confidently at larger sizes while retaining a softened, approachable personality. Rounded slab terminals and compact widths suggest an emphasis on impact, nostalgia, and practical readability in branding and headline contexts.
Uppercase forms are strong and compact, with prominent horizontal slabs on letters like E, F, and T, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with rounded terminals. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text reinforce the softened, stamped impression, and the narrow set width helps headings feel dense and emphatic without becoming sharp.