Slab Rounded Ubny 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Locke' by North Type, and 'Mymra' by TipografiaRamis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial pullsigns, friendly, retro, sturdy, informal, warm, approachability, impact, readability, retro flavor, robustness, rounded serifs, soft corners, bracketed slabs, low modulation, large apertures.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with rounded terminals and gently bracketed serifs that read as thick “feet” rather than sharp slabs. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and curves are generous, giving counters and bowls a plump, open feel. Proportions are expansive with wide capitals and broad lowercase, and the overall rhythm is steady and blocky with clear, simplified joins. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, rounded i/j dots, and sturdy numerals with ample mass and smooth corners.
Well-suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and packaging where a friendly, substantial serif is desired. It can also work for branding, labels, and editorial pull quotes that benefit from a strong, readable texture and a softer, approachable finish.
The rounded slabs and chunky, even strokes create a warm, approachable tone with a hint of mid-century and sign-painting nostalgia. It feels confident and workmanlike rather than refined, lending an easygoing, personable voice to headlines and short text.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible slab serif voice while softening the impact through rounded terminals and generous curves. It aims for a bold, accessible presence that balances nostalgia with practicality for modern display typography.
At text sizes the dark color and wide letterforms produce strong presence and clear word shapes, while the rounded detailing prevents the weight from feeling harsh. Punctuation and figures appear designed to match the same soft, sturdy geometry for cohesive setting in display lines and callouts.