Slab Rounded Guti 2 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, posters, signage, friendly, approachable, quirky, bookish, retro, soften slab, improve readability, add warmth, contemporary retro, rounded, bracketed, soft slab, low contrast, airy.
This typeface shows low-contrast, near-monoline strokes with softly bracketed slab serifs and rounded terminals. Curves are generous and slightly open, giving counters a clear, airy feel, while horizontals and verticals maintain an even, steady rhythm. Uppercase forms are clean and structured (notably the straight-sided stems and simple joins), while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded shoulders, gently curved descenders, and a single-storey a and g. Overall spacing reads comfortable and uncluttered in text, with a calm texture and consistent serif treatment across letters and numerals.
It suits editorial layouts, book or magazine titling, and short-to-medium reading passages where a gentle slab-serif texture is desirable. The friendly, rounded finish also works well for packaging, café/retail branding, posters, and signage that want clarity without a stark or overly formal tone.
The overall tone feels friendly and slightly quirky, balancing a bookish, editorial flavor with a softer, more informal warmth. The rounded slab details add approachability, making the voice feel less rigid than traditional serifs while still retaining a composed, readable character.
The design appears intended to blend the structure and readability of a slab-serif with softened, rounded finishing to create a more approachable voice. It aims for dependable legibility in text while offering a distinctive, slightly playful personality for display moments.
Distinctive details include the soft, rounded slab feet on letters like i, l, and t, and a compact, readable numeral set with simple, open shapes. The sample text maintains a smooth line color, with serifs that guide the eye without creating strong dark spots.