Slab Rounded Guma 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, greeting cards, branding, handmade, storybook, friendly, quirky, casual, handcrafted warmth, playful readability, casual charm, storybook tone, rounded, soft serifs, irregular, playful, organic.
A whimsical serif with soft, slab-like terminals and rounded corners throughout. Strokes are mostly even with gentle swelling and slight wobble that suggests hand-drawn construction, while still keeping clear letter skeletons. Serifs tend to be short and blunt with subtle curvature rather than sharp brackets, and many joins and endpoints finish in softened, bulb-like forms. Proportions are mildly uneven across letters, creating a lively rhythm; curves are open and generous, and counters remain readable in both upper- and lowercase. Numerals follow the same informal, rounded treatment, with noticeably playful shapes and varied widths.
Well-suited to headlines, titles, and short passages where a friendly, hand-made feel is desirable—such as children’s materials, casual packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, and greeting cards. It can work for brief body copy when a playful texture is acceptable, but its lively irregular rhythm will be most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and a bit mischievous—more storybook and craft-oriented than corporate. Its irregularities read as intentional charm, giving text a personal, human voice and a lighthearted character.
The design appears intended to blend slab-serif structure with a rounded, hand-rendered softness, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict geometric precision. It aims to be legible while maintaining an intentionally quirky, handcrafted personality.
Capitals are distinctive and decorative without becoming ornate, while lowercase forms keep a conversational flow. Spacing and widths feel intentionally varied, which adds personality in display settings but also creates a bouncy texture in longer lines.