Slab Rounded Ipbo 7 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, packaging, branding, typewriter, retro, literary, friendly, readability, warmth, nostalgia, versatility, slab serif, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, open counters.
A low-contrast slab serif with gently rounded, bracketed serifs and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay fairly even, with modest modulation and a calm, steady rhythm in text. Proportions read on the broader side, with generous interior space and clearly separated forms; joins and terminals tend to finish in subtle curves rather than sharp cuts, giving the design a smoother, less mechanical feel. Numerals follow the same understated, rounded slab construction and sit comfortably alongside the caps and lowercase.
Well-suited to body copy and editorial settings where a readable serif with a subtle vintage flavor is desired, including books, essays, and magazine features. It also fits packaging, café/retail branding, and product labeling that benefit from a typewriter-like sincerity without the roughness of distressed styles.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and bookish, with a nostalgic, practical character. Rounded slab details temper the utilitarian structure, making it feel approachable and slightly informal rather than strictly editorial. It suggests vintage correspondence, labeling, and classic print ephemera while staying clean enough for contemporary use.
Likely intended to blend the dependable clarity of a slab serif with the softer, friendlier feel of rounded terminals. The design appears aimed at delivering a classic, print-rooted voice that remains comfortable in extended reading and adaptable across text and display sizes.
In the sample text, spacing appears measured and even, supporting continuous reading without calling attention to individual shapes. The design keeps a consistent, restrained presence that works well when set in longer lines, where the rounded slab cues add warmth without becoming decorative.