Slab Rounded Orba 8 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, typewriter, friendly, retro, workmanlike, approachable, typewriter tone, friendly readability, retro utility, text clarity, rounded slab, soft serifs, ink-trap feel, blunted ends, loose spacing.
A sturdy slab-serif design with a largely even stroke weight and softened, rounded joins and terminals. The serifs read as blocky and generous, but with blunted corners that keep the texture from feeling sharp or brittle. Counters are open and relatively roomy, and the overall spacing and proportions create an airy, readable rhythm in text. Details like the single-storey lowercase forms and the subtle swelling at ends contribute to a slightly mechanical, inked impression without looking distressed.
It suits long-form reading in editorial layouts where a typewriter-inspired texture is desired, and it also works well for packaging and branding that aims for a retro, handcrafted-meets-industrial feel. The strong slabs and open forms make it effective in posters and headings, especially when you want personality without sacrificing clarity.
The font conveys a classic typewritten voice—practical and utilitarian, yet warm. Its rounded slabs add an approachable, friendly tone that feels vintage without becoming overly stylized. Overall it reads as dependable and readable, with a hint of nostalgia.
The design appears intended to blend typewriter practicality with softer, rounded slab details for a more contemporary, personable finish. It prioritizes legibility and an even text color while retaining enough distinctive shaping to communicate a vintage, utilitarian character.
Numerals are clear and sturdy, matching the same softened slab treatment, and punctuation holds up well at text sizes. The uppercase has a straightforward, sign-like authority while the lowercase keeps the tone casual, making mixed-case settings feel inviting rather than formal.