Slab Rounded Orwo 11 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, labels, typewriter, retro, utility, sturdy, friendly, compact impact, retro utility, softened sturdiness, display clarity, rounded slabs, soft corners, high contrast-free, compact fit, punchy.
A compact, monoline serif design with stout slab-like feet and rounded, softened corners throughout. Strokes remain consistently heavy, with tight apertures and a restrained overall width that gives words a dense, even texture. Serifs read as short, blocky terminals with smooth radii rather than sharp cuts, and curves are broadly drawn with minimal modulation. Counters are small and sturdy, creating strong color on the page and a distinctly mechanical rhythm in text.
Best suited to bold headlines, short paragraphs, packaging, labels, and signage where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work for brand marks and display typography that wants a retro utilitarian tone without harsh, sharp serifs.
The combination of heavy strokes, compact proportions, and softened slab terminals evokes a practical, typewriter-adjacent retro feel with a friendly edge. It balances rugged, workmanlike authority with approachable warmth, making it feel both industrial and personable.
The design appears intended to deliver high visual impact in a compact footprint, pairing typewriter-inspired sturdiness with rounded slab terminals for a softer, more contemporary friendliness. The consistent stroke weight and tight apertures suggest a focus on strong, unmistakable shapes for display and attention-grabbing text.
The alphabet shows consistent terminal treatment across caps and lowercase, with numerals that match the same sturdy, rounded-slab logic. In the text sample, the weight and tight spacing create strong presence and a slightly compressed, poster-like texture even at paragraph scale.