Slab Rounded Falu 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, branding, packaging, posters, headlines, friendly, quirky, handmade, retro, approachability, handmade charm, casual readability, distinct personality, rounded, soft serif, monoline, playful, informal.
A softly drawn serif with slender, mostly monoline strokes and rounded, bulb-like terminals that read as gentle slabby serifs. Curves are slightly irregular and lively rather than rigidly geometric, and the joins and shoulders keep a hand-rendered looseness. Counters are open and clean, with a modestly tall ascender/descender feel that gives the line a buoyant rhythm. Figures and capitals follow the same rounded, softened finishing, maintaining an even, approachable texture in text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly voice is desired, such as children’s publishing, café or boutique branding, and packaging. It also works nicely for posters, invites, and display lines where the rounded slab-like details can be appreciated.
The font conveys a warm, personable tone with a lightly whimsical, storybook character. Its rounded terminals and subtly imperfect curves create an inviting, crafted feel that suggests friendliness over formality.
The design appears intended to blend the readability of a serif with the charm of hand-drawn lettering, using rounded slab-like terminals to keep the forms soft and non-authoritative. It aims for a distinctive, approachable texture that stands out without relying on heavy contrast or sharp detailing.
In the samples, the texture stays even across mixed case, and punctuation like the colon and apostrophe adopts the same rounded, understated presence. Numerals appear simple and legible, matching the softened serif treatment for a cohesive set.