Slab Rounded Tesu 9 is a regular weight, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, signage, friendly, retro, approachable, informal, sturdy, approachability, retro warmth, sturdy clarity, print flavor, headline impact, rounded, soft, chunky, blunt, open.
This typeface has sturdy, bracketed slab serifs with noticeably rounded corners and a largely even stroke presence. Curves are generous and slightly bulbous, giving counters a soft, open feel, while terminals land with blunt, rounded edges rather than sharp cuts. The texture reads calm and steady, with ample letterspacing in the sample and clear separation between characters. Numerals and capitals feel robust and legible, with classic, uncomplicated construction and a consistent rhythm across the set.
It suits posters, packaging, and branding that want a sturdy, friendly presence, as well as headlines and short paragraphs where a soft slab-serif texture can carry personality. The wide stance and rounded serifs make it especially effective for signage-style applications and bold typographic statements where clarity and approachability matter.
The overall tone is warm and personable, combining a workmanlike slab-serif backbone with softened, rounded details. It evokes a retro, printed feel—practical and readable, but with a gentle, easygoing character rather than a formal or sharp editorial voice.
The font appears designed to blend the dependability of a classic slab serif with rounded, softened shaping for a more welcoming voice. Its consistent construction and sturdy forms suggest an intention toward practical readability while adding a retro-leaning, informal charm.
The design’s rounded bracket transitions and cushioned terminals reduce harshness and help maintain clarity at larger display sizes. In the sample paragraph, the face holds a consistent, even color and remains readable despite its wide set and prominent serifs.