Slab Rounded Guku 10 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, branding, menus, friendly, whimsical, storybook, handcrafted, retro, approachability, readable display, vintage charm, handmade feel, rounded serifs, soft corners, playful, informal, bouncy rhythm.
A softly serifed display face with rounded, slab-like terminals and gentle cornering throughout. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, with subtly tapered joins that keep counters open and forms legible. The lettershapes mix straight stems and generous curves, producing a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and a hand-drawn regularity. Proportions feel compact and tall, with modest ascenders/descenders and an overall tidy, lightly condensed footprint.
Best suited to display settings where a friendly, characterful serif is desirable—such as children’s books, packaging and labels, café menus, posters, and approachable brand identities. It can also work for short pull quotes or headings when a softer, less formal serif tone is needed.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a casual, storybook tone. Its rounded terminals and slightly quirky proportions suggest a vintage, handmade charm rather than a strict, editorial voice.
The design appears intended to combine the sturdiness of a slab serif with rounded, approachable finishing, creating a clear, readable texture that still feels playful and handcrafted.
Capitals have simple, sturdy construction, while lowercase forms introduce more personality through curved shoulders and softly hooked details (notably in forms like g, j, and y). Numerals match the same rounded, low-stress logic and feel consistent in color, making the set cohesive for short bursts of text.