Slab Rounded Tepi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book text, packaging, branding, typewriter, friendly, retro, approachable, warm, soften slabs, typewriter feel, readable text, warm utility, retro tone, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, compact, sturdy.
A slab-serif design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and rounded, softened terminals. The serifs read as bold and bracketed/rounded rather than sharp, giving corners a cushioned feel throughout. Proportions are compact with relatively short lowercase extenders and a modest x-height, while spacing and stroke rhythm remain even and steady. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, O, and G), and the overall texture forms a consistent, slightly mechanical line typical of typewriter-influenced slabs.
This face suits editorial and book settings where a warm slab-serif texture is desired, and it also performs well for packaging and brand systems that want a trustworthy, vintage-leaning voice. The robust letterforms and rounded detailing make it a solid choice for medium-size text, captions, and headlines that benefit from a friendly, utilitarian character.
The rounded slabs and steady monoline rhythm create a friendly, approachable tone with a clear retro/typewriter association. It feels practical and readable while still carrying a personable, slightly playful warmth rather than a strict, formal voice.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif structure with softened, rounded finishing for a more approachable, contemporary take on a typewriter-like voice. It prioritizes even texture and straightforward readability while adding personality through its rounded serifs and gentle curves.
The uppercase appears strong and blocky with clear, pronounced serifs, while the lowercase keeps a compact footprint and maintains the same softened finishing throughout. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, matching the overall rounded-slab construction and maintaining a consistent weight and color in text.