Slab Rounded Orha 8 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A rounded slab-serif with even, monoline strokes and softly bracketed, bulb-like serifs that give the outlines a cushioned finish. Curves are generous and open, with smooth transitions into stems and a subtly calligraphic, inked rhythm despite the uniform stroke weight. The capitals feel sturdy and calmly proportioned, while the lowercase shows a straightforward, readable construction with a single-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and simple, vertical-sided forms overall. Numerals are clear and traditional in structure, matching the same rounded slab treatment and maintaining consistent color across lines of text.
Well-suited to editorial design, book or magazine typography, and any setting that benefits from a stable, readable slab-serif with a softer edge. It can also work effectively for packaging, posters, and brand identities that want a dependable voice with a friendly, retro-leaning character.
The font conveys a warm, slightly nostalgic tone—confident and practical, but softened by rounded terminals and friendly curves. It reads as approachable and conversational rather than formal, suggesting a mid-century or typewriter-adjacent comfort without looking distressed or quirky.
Likely designed to blend the sturdy legibility of a slab-serif with rounded, comfortable terminals for a more human and approachable reading experience. The consistent stroke weight and gentle shaping suggest an aim for dependable text performance while retaining recognizable personality in headings.
In text, the face maintains steady texture with modest contrast between straight stems and rounded joins, and the serifs help anchor lines for long-form reading. The rounded slab details are prominent enough to create personality at display sizes, while the restrained construction keeps it from feeling overly decorative.