Slab Rounded Seku 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Kulturista' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, retro, sturdy, approachable, informal, impact, warmth, readability, nostalgia, rounded slabs, soft corners, chunky, compact, high ink-trapless.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with broad proportions and rounded, blocky terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and corners are eased rather than sharp, giving counters and joins a cushioned, ink-friendly feel. Serifs read as wide slabs with gentle rounding at their ends, and the overall construction is compact and robust, maintaining clear shapes in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures are similarly weighty and simple, matching the alphabet’s solid rhythm and strong baseline presence.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and branded statements where a sturdy, personable voice is needed. It can work for packaging and signage that benefits from high visibility and a friendly, retro-leaning character, and it is also a strong candidate for logo wordmarks that need soft-edged solidity.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a retro, workmanlike confidence. Its rounded slabs and chunky color evoke friendly signage and mid-century display typography rather than formal editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a welcoming edge: a thick, highly legible slab structure softened through rounded terminals and corners to feel less industrial and more conversational.
Spacing appears comfortable at text sizes, and the heavy weight creates strong typographic color that holds up well in short lines and emphatic phrases. The rounded detailing keeps the texture from feeling harsh, even with large, dark letterforms.