Slab Rounded Ipju 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, packaging, posters, book covers, friendly, approachable, retro, bookish, softened, soften slabs, friendly legibility, retro warmth, text clarity, slab serif, rounded serifs, bracketed, sturdy, lively.
A sturdy slab-serif with gently rounded, bracketed serifs and softly finished terminals that keep the texture from feeling rigid. Strokes remain largely even, with moderate, subtly flared joins and open interior spaces that support legibility. The proportions are slightly generous in the rounds (C, O, Q) and the lowercase shows a compact, readable rhythm with clear ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing reads even and calm in text, while individual letters retain a bit of quirky character in details like the tail of Q and the shapes of a, g, and y.
Well-suited to editorial typography where you want a friendly slab texture for long-form reading, as well as headlines that need confident presence without sharpness. It also fits brand systems, packaging, and posters that benefit from a warm, retro-leaning voice and strong letterforms that reproduce cleanly.
The rounded slabs and low-drama contrast give the face a warm, approachable tone with a mild vintage, print-inspired feel. It suggests reliability without feeling formal, and reads as personable and slightly playful in longer passages.
The design appears aimed at combining the structural clarity of a slab serif with rounded, softened details for a more human, contemporary friendliness. It balances sturdy forms and consistent rhythm with small idiosyncrasies that keep the text engaging.
Numerals follow the same softened slab logic, with clear differentiation and steady color. The uppercase has a dignified presence for headings, while the lowercase maintains an inviting, editorial cadence suitable for continuous reading.