Slab Rounded Orku 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, posters, headlines, children’s books, friendly, storybook, rustic, whimsical, handmade, approachability, distinctiveness, display readability, vintage charm, rounded serifs, soft slabs, ball terminals, ink-trap like, curly cues.
A rounded slab-serif design with soft, blunt serifs and gently curved joins that keep the texture calm and even. Strokes are relatively uniform, with subtly tapered or notched endings in places that read like ink-traps or stamped impressions, and many terminals finish with small bulb-like forms. Counters are open and round, and the overall fit feels slightly irregular in a deliberate way, giving the line a lively rhythm without looking slanted or calligraphic. Proportions lean compact with a modest x-height and clear differentiation between rounds and straights, producing an approachable, readable silhouette in text.
This face suits branding and packaging where a friendly, artisanal voice is desired, and it performs especially well in headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text in editorial or lifestyle contexts. It can also support menu design, invitations, and children’s or whimsical display work where warmth and character are priorities.
The letterforms convey a warm, playful tone—more storybook and craft-oriented than corporate or technical. Rounded slabs and bulb terminals add charm and a lightly vintage, handmade character, suggesting packaging, café menus, or whimsical editorial voice. Overall it feels friendly and informal while staying structured enough for continuous reading.
The design appears intended to blend the stability of slab serifs with rounded, personable detailing, creating a distinctive display-forward text face that remains legible. Its soft terminals and slightly quirky construction suggest an aim for charm and approachability without sacrificing structure.
The capitals have a simple, sign-like presence, while lowercase details (notably the curled forms and terminal droplets) provide much of the personality. Numerals are sturdy and rounded, matching the text face’s soft slab vocabulary and maintaining consistent color alongside letters.