Slab Rounded Temo 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, book covers, menus, typewriter, friendly, retro, casual, approachable, typewriter evocation, soften slabs, everyday readability, printed texture, bracketed serifs, rounded serifs, soft corners, sturdy, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with softly rounded, bracketed serifs and gently blunted terminals that give the strokes a cushioned, inked-in feel. The lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike rhythm with simple construction and clear counters, while the capitals are broad and steady with minimal contrast and consistent stroke weight. Curves are smooth rather than sharp, and joins often swell slightly, creating a warm, stamped texture. Numerals follow the same pragmatic, readable style with rounded ends and solid, even color.
This font suits branding and packaging that want a vintage or handcrafted sensibility, as well as posters and book covers where a sturdy slab-serif presence is needed. It also works well for menus, labels, and short-to-medium text blocks where a warm, typewritten texture can add character without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is nostalgic and human, recalling typewriter and rubber-stamp lettering while staying clean enough for contemporary use. Its softened serifs and uniform weight make it feel friendly and informal, with a subtly mechanical, utilitarian character rather than a polished editorial voice.
The design appears intended to blend the dependable structure of a slab serif with softened, rounded details to evoke typewriter-era familiarity and a tactile printed feel. It prioritizes clear, sturdy letterforms and consistent weight to deliver an approachable, versatile display-and-text voice.
The design’s rounded slabs and slightly irregular, inked joins add personality at larger sizes, while the steady spacing and open forms help it remain readable in continuous text. It produces a consistent, dark typographic color that suits punchy headings and short passages where texture is welcome.