Slab Rounded Gusa 6 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, typewriter, retro, bookish, friendly, quirky, vintage tone, approachability, text clarity, editorial voice, soft serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, hand-set, informal.
A compact slab-serif with softly rounded, bracketed serifs and gently blunted terminals that keep the texture smooth and approachable. Strokes are even and steady with minimal contrast, while joins and corners show subtle rounding that reads as slightly inked or stamped rather than sharply machined. The proportions are fairly condensed, with modest apertures and a tidy rhythm; details like the curved foot on the lowercase “t” and the slightly whimsical numerals reinforce an old-style, utilitarian build.
Well suited to headlines, blurbs, and short-to-medium text where a warm slab serif can carry both clarity and character. It works nicely for book and magazine styling, café or craft packaging, labels, and poster copy that wants a vintage-print feel without heavy weight.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and retro, combining practical readability with a lightly playful, human touch. It suggests editorial craft, labeling, and small-batch print—serious enough for text, but with personality that keeps it from feeling corporate.
Likely designed to evoke a familiar typewritten or hand-set slab serif voice while modernizing it through rounded corners and consistent stroke weight. The intent appears to balance utilitarian legibility with a friendly, slightly quirky texture that stands out in display and remains comfortable in reading.
The caps maintain a classic, bookish stance with sturdy slabs, while the lowercase introduces more character through rounded terminals and subtly varied shapes. Numerals share the same softened slab treatment, with distinctive curves on figures like 2 and 3 that add charm without breaking consistency.