Slab Rounded Abny 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, approachable, retro, utility, readability, soften slab, everyday tone, retro utility, robust text, soft slabs, rounded serifs, ink-trap feel, typewriterish, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with gently rounded, softened corners and low stroke contrast. Serifs read as blocky and supportive rather than sharp, and many joins show a subtle scooped/ink-trap-like shaping that keeps counters open. Proportions are straightforward with a moderate x-height, generous internal space, and consistent rhythm; curves are smooth and slightly squarish in places, giving a practical, engineered feel. Numerals and capitals match the same solid, calm construction, staying clear at text sizes.
Well-suited for editorial typography where you want a grounded slab-serif voice without a severe, sharp finish. It can also work effectively in branding, packaging, and labels that need a friendly but dependable tone, as well as signage and UI copy where clarity and sturdy letterforms are valued.
The overall tone is warm and unpretentious, blending a utilitarian, typewriter-adjacent solidity with a more personable, rounded finish. It suggests reliability and clarity, with a mild retro flavor that feels familiar rather than ornamental.
Likely designed to deliver the structure and readability of a classic slab-serif while softening the personality through rounded terminals and subtly sculpted joins. The result aims for versatile, workmanlike text performance with an approachable, contemporary edge.
In the text sample, the face holds together well in long lines: serifs help guide the eye while rounded terminals reduce harshness. The punctuation and figures follow the same robust, softened treatment, supporting a consistent voice across mixed-content settings.