Slab Rounded Ipvi 4 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, branding, packaging, typewriter, classic, friendly, nostalgic, approachable, readability, typewriter feel, warmth, utility, retro tone, slab serifs, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, open counters.
A monoline serif with sturdy slab-like serifs softened by rounded corners. Strokes keep a consistent thickness with low contrast, while the serif joins and terminals feel gently bulbous rather than sharply bracketed. Proportions are moderately wide with generous inner space in rounds, producing open counters and an even, regular texture in text. Uppercase forms are straightforward and sturdy; lowercase is compact and readable with a single-storey a and g, and simple, utilitarian details throughout. Numerals are clear and fairly linear, matching the same softened slab treatment and maintaining strong baseline stability.
Well-suited to editorial and book typography where a steady, readable texture is needed, especially in longer passages. The friendly slab character also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage, crafted, or utilitarian feel, and for display use when you want a typewriter-like personality without overly rough edges.
The overall tone is typewriter-adjacent and nostalgic, combining a practical, workmanlike rhythm with a soft, friendly finish. The rounded slab terminals keep it from feeling harsh, giving it a warm, approachable, slightly retro voice that still reads as dependable and straightforward.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity and structure of slab serifs with softened, rounded terminals to create a dependable, readable text face that carries a subtle retro/typewriter association. It prioritizes even rhythm and legibility while adding warmth through its rounded serif treatment.
Spacing appears comfortable and consistent, supporting smooth paragraph color without looking tight or overly airy. The softened slab serifs provide strong horizontal cues for reading while keeping edges visually forgiving, which helps the face remain legible at smaller sizes and calm in longer samples.