Slab Rounded Abra 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, packaging, posters, typewriter, friendly, retro, approachable, softened slab, typewriter feel, readability, vintage tone, editorial utility, rounded slabs, soft corners, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, calligraphic stress.
This serif design uses sturdy, slab-like serifs with noticeably rounded corners and gentle bracketing, giving the strokes a softened, slightly inked impression. Curves are generous and open, with a clear, readable rhythm in both text and display sizes. Stroke endings and joins feel smoothed rather than sharp, and several shapes show subtle notch-like tightening at joins that reads like an ink-trap or typewriter wear effect. Numerals are straightforward and sturdy, matching the letterforms’ softened slab detailing.
It works well for readable body text in books, magazines, and long-form editorial layouts where a soft slab serif can provide structure without feeling harsh. The rounded slabs also make it a strong choice for packaging, café/retail branding, and posters that want a vintage or typewritten flavor while staying clear at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels like a warm, well-kept typewriter or a soft-edged editorial serif—confident and legible, but with an inviting, human touch. It suggests practicality and clarity while retaining a nostalgic, tactile character rather than a pristine, formal one.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness and legibility of a slab serif with rounded, friendly detailing that evokes typewriter-era printing. Its softened terminals and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on comfortable reading and an approachable, retro-leaning voice.
The font maintains consistent weight and spacing across upper- and lowercase, with a slightly relaxed, mechanical rhythm in the sample text. Round letters (like O and o) are full and smooth, while straight-sided forms keep their firmness through chunky serifs, helping the face hold up well in longer passages.