Slab Rounded Guba 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A lightly built slab-serif with gently rounded terminals and a monoline-like stroke rhythm. The serifs read as sturdy but softened, often ending in small bulb-like or cushioned tips that reduce sharpness. Curves are open and generously drawn (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals), while verticals stay steady and upright for a calm texture. Lowercase forms feel traditional and readable, with a compact double-storey g and simple, straightforward constructions elsewhere; overall spacing appears even, giving paragraphs a smooth, consistent color.
Well suited to editorial and long-form reading where a gentle slab-serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It can also work effectively in branding, packaging, and institutional materials that want traditional credibility without looking severe. The rounded details make it a good choice for headings and pull quotes when a warm, approachable voice is needed.
The softened slabs and rounded finishing details give the typeface a friendly, inviting tone with a slightly nostalgic, print-oriented character. It balances seriousness with warmth, feeling more personable than austere and more classic than trendy.
The design appears intended to merge classic slab-serif structure with softened, rounded finishing to create a readable text face that feels welcoming and slightly nostalgic. Its consistent stroke behavior and calm proportions suggest an emphasis on steady paragraph rhythm over high-contrast display drama.
The punctuation and numerals follow the same softened, rounded-serif logic, helping mixed-content settings feel cohesive. In text, the face maintains clarity while keeping a subtle bounce from its rounded joins and terminals.