Slab Rounded Ippu 4 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, children’s, packaging, branding, posters, friendly, retro, casual, approachable, storybook, humanized slab, warm readability, retro charm, softened tone, rounded serifs, soft corners, bouncy rhythm, low contrast, inked.
A softly drawn slab-serif with rounded, bracket-like terminals and a mostly even stroke that keeps contrast low. The letterforms feel gently irregular, with subtly wavy stems and curved joins that mimic hand-inked construction while staying consistent across the set. Serifs are short and blunted rather than sharp, and counters are open and generous, giving the face an airy, readable texture. Proportions are calm and traditional, with a modest x-height and comfortable spacing that reads cleanly in the sample text.
This font suits short-to-medium editorial copy where a friendly voice is desired, such as magazines, book interiors, and educational materials. It also works well for packaging and branding that benefits from a handcrafted, retro-leaning feel, and for posters or headlines when you want warmth without heavy ornament.
The overall tone is warm and informal, mixing a vintage print sensibility with a handmade friendliness. Its rounded edges and slightly organic rhythm make it feel approachable and human, lending a playful, lightly nostalgic character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif structure with rounded, humanized detailing for a comfortable reading experience and an inviting, informal tone. It aims for character through soft terminals and subtle irregularity while maintaining the steady rhythm needed for paragraphs.
Uppercase shapes are steady and bookish, while lowercase forms add a touch more personality through soft terminals and gentle curvature. Numerals keep the same rounded slab logic and look well suited to running text, with an easy, unforced presence.