Slab Rounded Ubla 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, typewriter, friendly, retro, sturdy, warm, softened slab, retro utility, readable texture, approachable tone, rounded slabs, soft corners, blunt serifs, low contrast, open counters.
A compact, low-contrast slab serif with clearly rounded corners and blunt, bracketless feet. Strokes read mostly even in thickness, with a slightly softened, inked-on feel created by the rounded terminals and squared-off bowls. The proportions are on the compact side with a modest x-height, generous interior counters, and a steady, mechanical rhythm that stays highly consistent across the alphabet and numerals. Serifs are prominent but softened, giving the forms a sturdy footprint without sharp edges.
Works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text where a sturdy serif presence is desirable without looking sharp or formal. It’s also a good fit for packaging, labels, and poster typography that benefits from a retro, typewriter-inspired voice and strong letterforms.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and nostalgic, but gentler than a strictly mechanical face thanks to the rounded detailing. It conveys approachability and warmth while still reading solid and dependable, making it feel both utilitarian and personable.
The design appears intended to blend the robustness of a slab serif with rounded, friendly finishing to improve approachability and readability. It aims for a practical, familiar texture with enough character for display use while remaining steady in paragraph settings.
Spacing appears even and readable in text, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a calm, regular cadence across lines. Numerals share the same softened slab treatment, keeping the set cohesive for mixed text-and-number settings.