Slab Unbracketed Ryla 5 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, playful, folksy, approachable, retro warmth, display impact, friendly utility, brand character, chunky, rounded, sturdy, soft-edged, informal.
A soft, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and low stroke contrast. Stems and arms end in blocky, unbracketed slabs that read square and sturdy, while outer curves are generously rounded, giving the forms a slightly inflated look. Counters are open and smooth, terminals stay blunt rather than tapered, and the overall rhythm feels relaxed with noticeable glyph-to-glyph width variation. Numerals follow the same wide, rounded construction for a consistent, robust texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium blocks where its wide proportions and slab details can read clearly. It works well for packaging, signage, and brand marks that want a sturdy, retro-leaning voice, and can also serve as a characterful text face when set with ample space.
The letterforms suggest a warm, retro personality—confident and sturdy but never severe. Its rounded slabs and wide stance create a casual, friendly tone that feels at home in nostalgic or handcrafted-looking design, with a playful, slightly quirky flavor in longer passages.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness of slab serifs with softened, rounded contours for a welcoming display texture. It prioritizes presence and personality—broad shapes, blunt endings, and clear silhouettes—over refinement, aiming for a nostalgic, approachable tone across letters and figures.
In the sample text, the wide set and prominent slabs create a dark, graphic color that can feel bold at moderate sizes. The combination of squared serifs and rounded curves produces a distinctive “soft industrial” impression that stands out without relying on high contrast or delicate details.