Slab Rounded Effy 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very light slab serif with generous spacing and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are thin and consistent, with subtly rounded slab terminals that soften the joins and corners rather than ending in sharp, flat cuts. Capitals feel tall and poised, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with moderate ascenders and descenders. Counters are open and clean, and the overall texture stays delicate and uncluttered even in longer text.
Well-suited to magazine and book typography, especially for headlines, pull quotes, and refined subheads where its delicate slabs can show clearly. It can also support premium branding, packaging, and invitation systems that benefit from an airy, cultivated serif voice. In continuous text, it works best when size and spacing preserve its thin details.
The tone is elegant and understated, leaning literary and editorial rather than loud or decorative. Its fine strokes and softened slabs give it a gentle, considered voice—polished, modern-classic, and slightly formal without feeling rigid.
Likely designed to offer a contemporary slab serif with a lighter, more graceful presence than typical sturdy slabs, using rounded terminals to keep the overall feel friendly and polished. The intent appears to balance classic serif proportions with a minimalist, high-end delicacy for editorial and brand-forward contexts.
The design reads best when given room: the light weight and fine serifs produce a bright page color and can feel especially crisp at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals keep the same restrained, precise construction, supporting a consistent typographic palette across text and display.