Slab Rounded Orla 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, packaging, signage, friendly, approachable, retro, casual, bookish, readability, soften slab, warm tone, print feel, soft serifs, rounded slabs, open counters, generous spacing, sturdy.
This typeface is an upright slab-serif with softly rounded, block-like serifs and low stroke contrast. The letterforms feel sturdy and slightly softened at joins and terminals, with open counters and clear interior spaces that support readability. Proportions are fairly classic with moderate x-height and comfortable spacing, while the overall rhythm stays even and calm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
It performs well in paragraphs and longer reading where a steady, comfortable texture is needed, such as editorial layouts and book typography. The friendly slab presence also makes it suitable for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from clarity with a softened, personable voice.
The rounded slab detailing gives the font a warm, approachable tone that reads more friendly than formal. It carries a subtle retro and editorial character—reminiscent of printed text—while remaining straightforward and unpretentious in longer passages.
The design appears intended to blend the robustness and structure of a slab-serif with rounded, softened terminals to create a readable, welcoming texture. It aims for practical legibility in text while adding a distinctive, slightly nostalgic personality through its softened slab details.
Capitals are broad and stable, with rounded serif blocks that reduce sharpness at corners. Lowercase forms maintain a consistent, readable texture in text, and the numerals match the same softened slab treatment for a cohesive page color.