Slab Rounded Ipbo 2 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, branding, packaging, friendly, retro, bookish, approachable, calm, readability, softening, versatility, approachability, rounded, soft serif, open counters, low contrast, generous spacing.
This typeface presents a clean, low-contrast serif structure with softly bracketed slab-like serifs and rounded terminals throughout. Strokes remain fairly consistent, with gentle curves and open counters that keep forms legible at text sizes. Proportions feel roomy, with broad capitals and comfortable letterspacing, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and simple, readable shapes. Numerals follow the same calm, rounded logic, with smooth curves and modest details that avoid sharp joins.
It suits extended reading in editorial layouts, books, and magazines where a gentle serif texture is desired without high-contrast sharpness. The softened slabs also make it a good choice for approachable branding, packaging, and headings that need a friendly, established voice.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, balancing a traditional, bookish serif presence with softened edges that feel contemporary and friendly. It suggests a quiet retro sensibility—less formal than classic newspaper serifs, but still grounded and trustworthy.
The design appears intended to merge the familiarity of a slab-influenced text serif with rounded, softened finishing for a more welcoming personality. It prioritizes steady rhythm, clear letterforms, and comfortable readability in continuous text while remaining distinctive enough for display use.
The design’s rounded corners and soft joins reduce visual harshness, giving paragraphs an even, relaxed color on the page. Uppercase forms stay straightforward and classical in construction, while the lowercase and numerals emphasize clarity over ornament.