Slab Rounded Ipso 1 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book interior, reports, branding, typewriter, retro, utilitarian, approachable, bookish, readability, typewriter feel, friendly tone, everyday utility, slab serif, rounded, soft serifs, low contrast, open counters.
A monoline slab-serif design with gently rounded corners and soft, bracket-like slab serifs that read clearly at text sizes. Strokes are low-contrast and even, with slightly generous curves in bowls and open apertures that keep counters airy. Proportions feel traditional and steady, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a calm rhythm across lines; punctuation and numerals share the same rounded, sturdy construction.
Works well for continuous reading in editorial layouts, book interiors, and reports where a steady, legible texture is needed. The typewriter-leaning personality also suits packaging, café/retail branding, and signage that benefits from a warm, straightforward voice without becoming decorative.
The overall tone suggests a typewriter-inspired practicality—orderly, familiar, and a bit nostalgic—while the rounded detailing softens the voice into something more friendly than mechanical. It feels dependable and readable, with a subtly vintage, editorial character rather than a sharp modern edge.
Likely intended to blend the familiar structure of a slab-serif with rounded, humanizing details, aiming for comfortable readability and a gently retro tone. The design prioritizes clarity and consistency across mixed-case text and numerals while maintaining a distinctive, approachable texture.
The sample text shows consistent spacing and a stable baseline, with recognizable slab cues in capitals (notably E, T, and H) and rounded terminals that keep joins from feeling brittle. Numerals appear straightforward and legible, matching the text’s even color and steady texture.