Slab Rounded Powo 1 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, confident, retro, down-to-earth, approachable, impact, readability, warmth, headline, softened, chunky, sturdy, rounded corners, open counters.
A heavy, wide serif with sturdy slab-like feet and rounded corners throughout, giving the letterforms a cushioned, softened silhouette. Strokes are thick and steady with gentle modulation, and the joins and terminals tend to bulb slightly rather than ending sharply. Counters are generous and open, and the overall spacing and rhythm feel even and solid, producing a dense, highly legible texture at display sizes.
Works best for headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks that need a bold, friendly statement. It is well suited to editorial display, sports or outdoor-themed graphics, and retro-inspired identities where a sturdy serif texture is desirable. For longer reading, it will be most effective in short bursts—subheads, pull quotes, and callouts—where its weight and width can breathe.
This typeface projects a confident, hearty voice with a friendly, approachable edge. Its soft, rounded detailing keeps the tone warm and humane rather than severe, while the heavy presence adds a straightforward, dependable feel. Overall it reads as retro-leaning and personable, suitable for messages that want to feel familiar and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver strong emphasis with clear readability, using wide proportions and heavy strokes for immediate presence. Rounded terminals and softened slab serifs seem chosen to make the weight feel inviting rather than harsh, balancing authority with friendliness. The consistent, sturdy construction suggests a focus on dependable performance in attention-grabbing settings.
The numerals and lowercase forms maintain the same rounded, slabbed detailing as the capitals, keeping a cohesive voice across mixed-case settings. The sample text shows a strong, even color on the page, with the softened corners helping prevent the heavy weight from feeling overly rigid.