Slab Rounded Abva 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, children’s, packaging, posters, branding, friendly, vintage, approachable, soft, warm legibility, softening slabs, vintage charm, everyday readability, rounded, sturdy, bookish, warm, legible.
A sturdy, readable serif with slab-like feet and noticeably rounded terminals. Strokes stay largely even, with gentle swelling at joins rather than sharp contrast, giving the forms a soft, inked feel. Capitals are broad and steady, while lowercase shows comfortable, open counters and a calm rhythm; the overall texture is slightly bouncy due to mixed character widths and softened corners. Numerals are clear and generously shaped, matching the rounded, robust detailing throughout.
Well suited to editorial layouts, magazines, and book interiors where a friendly serif can carry longer passages without feeling stiff. It also works nicely for packaging, café/retail branding, and posters that want a vintage-leaning, approachable voice with strong readability.
The tone is warm and personable, combining a traditional, old-style bookishness with a softened, friendly finish. It suggests an analog, slightly nostalgic voice—more welcoming than formal—while still feeling dependable and easy to read.
The design appears intended to deliver the sturdiness and clarity of a slab-influenced serif while softening the tone through rounded terminals and low-contrast structure. The result prioritizes warmth, legibility, and an inviting, slightly nostalgic presence across both display and text settings.
Serifs read as short and chunky with rounded ends, reducing sharpness and giving a cushioned silhouette at text sizes. Curved letters (like C, G, S, O) keep smooth, continuous bowls, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) retain the same gentle terminal treatment, helping the set feel cohesive.