Slab Rounded Nyse 10 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, children's, posters, branding, playful, folksy, friendly, retro, storybook, approachability, whimsy, nostalgia, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn, chunky.
A compact, bouncy display serif with sturdy strokes and soft, rounded terminals. The serifs read as blunt, slab-like feet and caps, often slightly bulbous, giving the letterforms a friendly, inked look. Curves are full and slightly irregular in rhythm, with gently tapered joins and a subtly wobbly baseline feel that suggests hand-rendered construction. Counters stay open and simple, and the figures follow the same rounded, weighty logic for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited to short text where personality matters: headlines, packaging, labels, posters, and brand marks that want a friendly handmade feel. It can work for brief pull quotes or titling in editorial layouts, especially where a retro or storybook tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a whimsical, storybook personality. Its rounded slabs and buoyant shapes create a vintage craft vibe that feels approachable rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to blend sturdy slab serif structure with rounded, hand-inked warmth, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict geometric precision. Its consistent soft terminals and chunky serifs aim to create a distinctive display texture that stays readable at typical headline sizes.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and legible, while lowercase adds character through lively curves and soft, turned terminals (notably in letters like a, g, y). The dot on i/j is round and prominent, reinforcing the playful punctuation rhythm, and the numerals are bold and decorative without becoming hard to parse.