Slab Rounded Tepi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, posters, book covers, friendly, retro, approachable, playful, utility, approachability, legibility, durability, retro nod, rounded serifs, soft corners, sturdy, ink-trap feel, typewriter-like.
This typeface has sturdy slab-like serifs with distinctly rounded terminals, giving the strokes a soft, cushioned finish rather than sharp corners. Stems are fairly even in thickness, with gently bracketed joins and a consistent, workmanlike rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. Counters are open and clear, and the overall drawing favors simple, robust shapes; diagonals and curves feel slightly softened, while serifs read as compact horizontal pads. The lowercase is straightforward and legible, with a single-storey a and g and a clean, unpretentious construction that holds up well at text sizes.
Well-suited for editorial typography where a friendly slab presence is desired, including magazines, book interiors, and book covers. The sturdy, rounded detailing also makes it effective for packaging and brand systems that need an approachable, crafted voice, and it can scale up confidently for posters and headlines without feeling brittle.
The rounded slabs and steady, no-nonsense forms create a warm, approachable tone with a mild retro and typewriter-adjacent flavor. It feels practical and familiar rather than formal, projecting friendliness and reliability while still having enough character to be noticeable.
The design appears intended to blend the dependable structure of a slab serif with rounded, softened terminals for a more inviting and contemporary feel. It aims for high legibility and an even typographic color while adding just enough personality to stand apart in both text and display contexts.
Figures are plainspoken and readable, with ample interior space and calm spacing that supports longer passages. The softened terminals help reduce harshness in dense settings, and the overall texture stays even without becoming mechanical.