Slab Rounded Efri 9 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, invitations, branding, refined, delicate, literary, airy, classic, elegance, editorial tone, vintage nod, delicate display, hairline, bracketed, high-waisted, lively, calligraphic.
This typeface uses extremely slender strokes with gently flared, slab-like serifs that read more as soft wedges than sharp brackets. The construction is slightly inclined, with tall proportions and generous vertical rhythm; rounds are narrow and smoothly drawn, and joins stay crisp without heavy contrast. Capitals are elegant and open, while lowercase forms show subtle calligraphic modulation in terminals and entries, including a single-storey a and a looped g. Figures are similarly light and linear, with simple, readable shapes and minimal ornament.
Best suited for display and large text in magazines, book covers, and cultured branding where a light, elegant voice is desired. It can also work for invitations and short-form typography where its thin strokes and soft slab serifs can be shown clearly.
The overall tone is refined and quiet, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than loud display. Its thin, slightly slanted skeleton and softened serifs give it a cultured, bookish feel with a hint of vintage charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a slender serif with softened, slab-like terminals—prioritizing elegance and vertical poise while keeping letterforms clean and readable in short passages.
Spacing appears on the open side in the text sample, helping the hairline strokes breathe at larger sizes. The design’s narrow counters and fine serifs suggest it will be most comfortable where printing or rendering can preserve delicate details.