Slab Rounded Orha 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, signage, children's, friendly, retro, approachable, bookish, warm, friendly slab, softened editorial, retro warmth, readable display, rounded slab, soft serifs, bracketed, low contrast, open counters.
A rounded slab-serif with low-contrast, near-monoline strokes and softly bracketed terminals. Serifs are short and blunted, giving corners a cushioned feel rather than sharp edges. Proportions are moderately wide with generous interior space; rounds (O, C, G) are smooth and fairly circular, while stems keep an even rhythm. The lowercase shows a double-storey a and g, a sturdy, minimally flared t, and a compact, readable set of figures with simple forms and clear differentiation.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and packaging that benefits from a personable slab-serif voice. It can also work for branding, café/retail signage, and educational or children’s materials where a friendly, legible texture is important. The numerals and overall steadiness make it practical for short data callouts and headings alongside longer passages.
The overall tone is warm and inviting, with a lightly nostalgic, print-like flavor. Rounded terminals and calm, even strokes make it feel friendly and dependable rather than formal or high-contrast. It reads as approachable and slightly old-fashioned in a comforting way.
The design appears intended to combine the sturdiness of a slab serif with softened, rounded finishing for a more approachable tone. It aims for clear, even text color and comfortable readability while retaining a distinctive, gently retro personality for display and brand use.
In text, the face maintains a steady color and consistent spacing, with open apertures that support clarity at typical reading sizes. The punctuation and numerals match the soft, slabby finish, keeping a cohesive, gently weighted texture across mixed content.