Slab Rounded Orby 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, packaging, branding, posters, friendly, nostalgic, approachable, bookish, casual, soften slab, improve warmth, everyday readability, add character, rounded slabs, soft serifs, low contrast, open counters, sturdy.
A rounded slab-serif with softly blunted terminals and low contrast, giving the strokes a sturdy, even color. Serifs are pronounced yet cushioned, with gentle bracket-like transitions that keep corners from feeling sharp. The proportions are readable and fairly traditional, with open counters and a steady rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same rounded slab logic, with smooth curves and stable, upright forms that sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited for editorial typography, book interiors, and longer-form reading where a comfortable, traditional structure helps legibility. It also works nicely for packaging and branding that want a wholesome, approachable voice, as well as posters and headlines where the rounded slabs can add character without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone feels warm and inviting, blending a classic, print-like sensibility with a softened, contemporary friendliness. Its rounded details reduce formality and add a slightly playful, human touch while still reading as dependable and familiar.
The design appears intended to deliver the dependability of a slab serif while softening its impact through rounded terminals and gentle transitions. It aims for clear, familiar letterforms with a friendly texture, balancing practicality for text with enough personality for display use.
The design emphasizes consistency in stroke endings and serif treatment, which helps maintain clarity at text sizes while preserving a distinctive, soft-edged silhouette. Uppercase forms appear steady and dignified, while the lowercase contributes a more conversational texture in running text.