Slab Rounded Orma 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Chennai Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, posters, children’s, friendly, vintage, approachable, bookish, soft, soften slab, friendly reading, retro warmth, clear texture, rounded slabs, bracketed serifs, soft corners, open counters, generous spacing.
A rounded slab-serif with softly bracketed, blocky serifs and consistently rounded terminals that smooth out corners throughout the design. Strokes are sturdy and even, with low contrast and a calm, steady rhythm. The capitals are broad and open, with generous counters in letters like O and Q, while the lowercase shows compact proportions and a modest x-height; ascenders feel prominent and stems end in cushioned slabs. Overall spacing reads comfortable and slightly expansive, reinforcing a clear, readable texture in words and paragraphs.
Works well for editorial settings where a friendly serif texture is desired—magazine features, book covers, and pull quotes. Its soft slabs also suit packaging and branding that aim for an approachable, retro-leaning identity, and it scales comfortably to display use in posters and headlines.
The softened slabs and rounded endings give the face a warm, personable tone that nods to vintage printing without feeling harsh or mechanical. It suggests an inviting, lightly nostalgic voice—confident and readable, but with a gentle, crafted character.
Likely designed to blend classic slab-serif sturdiness with rounded, softened details for a more welcoming voice. The goal appears to be reliable readability paired with a distinctive, gentle personality that stands out in both short headlines and longer passages.
The numerals and punctuation match the same rounded, low-contrast construction, keeping a consistent color in running text. Letterforms emphasize clarity with open shapes and simple joins, creating a stable, even typographic “gray” across lines.