Slab Rounded Riba 3 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, playful, sturdy, approachable, soften slab, retro display, friendly impact, sturdy legibility, rounded, soft serifs, chunky, bouncy, compact counters.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with consistently thick strokes and rounded terminals that read as gently blunted rather than sharp. Serifs are blocky and integrated, with softened corners that keep the texture even and prevent spiky joins. Proportions feel generously wide with steady rhythm and clear, open letterforms; round shapes (O, C, G, Q) are broad and smooth, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, I) maintain a strong, uniform presence. Figures are sturdy and legible, matching the same rounded slab logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display work where its rounded slab personality can be seen—headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It can also support branding systems that want a friendly, retro-leaning voice while maintaining strong legibility at larger text sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century flavor that suggests signage and printed ephemera. Its softened slab details make it feel friendly and a bit whimsical, while the weight and wide stance keep it confident and grounded.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, highly legible slab-serif silhouette softened by rounded corners, creating an inviting, vintage-tinged display voice. It aims for strong impact and readability with a distinctive, approachable texture.
In the text sample, the face holds a dense, even color with clear word shapes, and the rounded slab serifs add a distinctive texture without looking delicate. The design balances playfulness with solidity, making it feel characterful but still practical for prominent setting.