Slab Rounded Telo 7 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, branding, posters, children’s, friendly, retro, approachable, bookish, soft, soften slab, improve warmth, everyday readability, retro tone, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, bracketed, sturdy.
A sturdy serif with slab-like proportions and softly rounded, bracketed terminals that keep the forms gentle rather than sharp. Strokes are low-contrast and largely even, with open counters and straightforward construction that favors clarity over flourish. Uppercase shapes feel broad and stable, while the lowercase maintains a calm rhythm with simple joins and rounded finishing details; numerals match the same solid, slightly softened presence.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book or magazine typography, and readable branding where a warm serif is desired. It also works nicely for packaging, café/retail identities, and posters that benefit from a sturdy, slightly nostalgic texture without feeling heavy or aggressive.
The overall tone is friendly and approachable with a subtle retro, printed feel. Rounded slab details add warmth and informality, creating a voice that is confident and practical rather than austere.
The design appears intended to combine the dependability of a slab serif with rounded, humanizing details for a more casual and welcoming impression. It aims for versatile legibility in both headings and longer passages while maintaining a distinctive, soft-edged character.
The softened serifs and corners reduce glare at display sizes while keeping enough structure for comfortable continuous reading. The texture is even and steady, producing a consistent gray value across lines in the sample text.