Slab Rounded Riba 2 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, approachable, playful, softened slab, display impact, nostalgic tone, clear readability, rounded slabs, soft corners, heavy color, low contrast, generous spacing.
A heavy, low-contrast slab serif with softly rounded corners and terminals that give the letterforms a cushioned, friendly feel. Strokes read as largely uniform, with broad, rounded slab serifs and smooth joins that avoid sharp angles. The proportions are expansive, producing a wide footprint and strong horizontal rhythm, while counters stay open enough to keep forms clear at display and text-like sizes. Numerals and capitals carry the same sturdy, rounded slab treatment for a consistent, cohesive texture.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It can also work for branding, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab serif look with softened edges and clear, readable forms.
The overall tone feels warm and reassuring, with a retro, workmanlike character reminiscent of classic signage and editorial display. Its softened slabs and substantial weight make it feel approachable rather than severe, balancing robustness with a slightly playful, personable voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong slab-serif presence while softening the impact through rounded terminals and corners. The emphasis is on confident readability and a welcoming, slightly nostalgic display personality that remains consistent across letters and numerals.
The design creates a dense, even typographic color and a steady cadence across lines, helped by rounded serifs that visually “cap” strokes. The rounded detailing reduces harshness and adds a tactile quality that stands out in large settings while remaining legible in shorter passages.