Slab Rounded Poko 3 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, children’s books, packaging, posters, branding, friendly, bookish, retro, warm, approachable, soften slab, readable display, vintage warmth, friendly tone, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, soft corners, open counters, ball terminals.
A wide, upright serif with slab-like, bracketed serifs that end in softened, rounded terminals. Strokes are largely monolinear with a modest, even contrast and gently swelling joins, creating a calm rhythm across words. The letterforms favor open, roomy counters and broad proportions, with smooth curves on bowls and a slightly calligraphic feel where strokes taper into rounded ends. Overall spacing reads comfortable and steady, supporting long lines without looking cramped.
Well-suited for editorial and display-forward text where warmth and readability are both needed, such as magazines, book jackets, and pull quotes. The broad stance and rounded slab detailing also work nicely for packaging, signage, and brand identities aiming for an approachable, retro-leaning voice.
The softened slabs and generous proportions give the face a friendly, slightly nostalgic tone—more personable than formal. It suggests a bookish, storybook sensibility with a warm, human presence, making text feel inviting rather than strict or corporate.
The design appears intended to merge the solidity of a slab serif with rounded finishing to soften the texture on the page. Its wide proportions and open shapes seem optimized to keep text airy and legible while projecting a friendly, characterful personality.
Round dots (notably on i/j) and the frequent use of small ball-like terminals add a distinctive softness that carries through both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals appear sturdy and clear, matching the same rounded serif vocabulary for consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.