Slab Rounded Iplo 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, magazine, branding, typewriter, retro, warm, practical, readability, typewriter feel, editorial utility, warmth, slab serifs, rounded serifs, soft corners, bracketed serifs, monoline.
A sturdy slab-serif design with softly rounded terminals and gently bracketed serifs that keep the texture friendly rather than sharp. Strokes are largely monoline with low contrast, producing an even, steady rhythm across lines of text. Proportions read on the wider side, with open counters and a clear, workmanlike construction; the lowercase shows a simple two-storey “g” and straightforward forms that prioritize clarity. Numerals are round and readable, matching the same softened slab treatment for a cohesive page color.
Well-suited to body text in print-like layouts, including books, magazines, and longform editorial where an even rhythm and clear letterforms matter. It can also serve in branding and packaging when a classic, practical, slightly retro voice is desired without excessive sharpness.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and editorial: dependable, slightly nostalgic, and approachable. Rounded slab details add warmth and a casual humanity while retaining a structured, utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to blend the familiar discipline of a slab-serif with the friendliness of rounded finishing, offering a readable, no-nonsense text face that still carries character. It aims for steady paragraph performance while evoking typewriter and newsroom associations.
The serif shaping and softened corners help maintain legibility at text sizes while giving headings a distinctive, ink-on-paper presence. Spacing appears comfortable and consistent, supporting an even typographic color in paragraphs.