Slab Rounded Arna 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, typewriter, rustic, vintage, friendly, bookish, retro print, friendly robustness, inked texture, editorial character, rounded serifs, soft corners, inked, sturdy, warm.
This typeface features sturdy, slab-like serifs with noticeably rounded corners and soft, slightly bulging joins. Strokes are largely even in weight, with gentle modulation that reads more like inky texture than sharp contrast. Letterforms are compact and a bit condensed, with open counters and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm that suggests imperfect impression or wear. The lowercase includes a single-storey “a” and “g,” short-to-moderate extenders, and rounded terminals throughout; figures appear oldstyle-leaning in feel, with curvy shapes and substantial feet.
It suits editorial headlines and short-to-medium text where a vintage, tactile voice is desired, such as book covers, labels, menus, and packaging. The sturdy shapes and open counters also make it workable for signage and posters, especially when paired with simple companions.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, blending a nostalgic typewriter/poster sensibility with a hand-inked, craft-like softness. It feels informal and human rather than clinical, with enough solidity to read as dependable and grounded.
The design appears intended to evoke classic printed matter—typewriter and letterpress-adjacent—while softening the message with rounded slabs and gentle, ink-like irregularity. It balances legibility with personality to deliver a familiar, approachable retro tone.
The rounded slab treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving text a cohesive, chunky texture. Spacing appears balanced for paragraph setting, while the slightly irregular outlines add character that becomes more apparent at larger sizes.