Slab Rounded Poru 5 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, editorial, signage, vintage, typewriter, friendly, sturdy, warm, nostalgia, sturdy readability, display impact, warm utility, slab serif, rounded serifs, soft corners, blunt joins, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif design with broad proportions and gently rounded, blocky serifs that read as softened rectangles rather than sharp brackets. Strokes are low-contrast and largely monolinear, with subtly swollen curves and occasional tapered joins that give an inked, slightly worn impression. Counters are open and generous, and the overall rhythm is calm and even, with a wide stance and strong horizontal emphasis in letters like E, F, and T. The lowercase shows simple, compact forms with a single-storey g and a straightforward, readable construction; numerals are similarly blunt and robust, with rounded corners and consistent stroke weight.
This typeface is well-suited to posters, headlines, and packaging where a sturdy, nostalgic slab presence is desired. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, menus, and signage, especially where a friendly vintage voice and strong letterforms help maintain legibility.
The font conveys a warm, utilitarian vintage tone—suggesting typewritten or stamped ephemera—while staying approachable due to its rounded corners and softened slab details. It feels dependable and workmanlike, with a touch of nostalgia rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif structure with softened, rounded terminals to evoke a typewriter/printed-ephemera feel without becoming harsh or overly mechanical. Its wide set and sturdy strokes prioritize visibility and a confident, approachable tone in display and short-text settings.
The rounded slab terminals and slightly irregular, inked edges help the face hold character at larger sizes, while the wide proportions keep texture open in continuous text. The overall silhouette remains upright and steady, favoring clarity over delicacy.