Slab Rounded Manu 11 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, pull quotes, posters, packaging, branding, retro, friendly, editorial, literary, casual, add warmth, improve readability, evoke vintage, create texture, bracketed serifs, soft corners, warm, readable, sturdy.
A rounded slab-serif italic with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and softened corners throughout. The serifs are blocky yet gently shaped, with clear bracketing and a consistent, even rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Counters are open and the curves are full, giving letters a stable, slightly bouncy silhouette; the slant is moderate and keeps forms legible rather than script-like. Numerals match the text color well, with simple, sturdy shapes and the same rounded slab finishing.
Well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and short paragraphs where you want a distinctive but readable italic presence. It can also work for packaging and brand messaging that benefits from a sturdy, friendly slab-serif voice, especially in larger sizes where the rounded terminals and bracketing read clearly.
The overall tone feels warm and approachable, with a hint of vintage bookishness and a casual, human rhythm. Its rounded slabs and italic lean add personality without becoming flashy, suggesting an inviting, editorial voice rather than a strict corporate one.
The design appears intended to merge the robustness and clarity of a slab serif with softer, more personable finishing and an easygoing italic slant. It aims to provide a characterful display texture while staying readable and consistent across letters and figures.
In the sample text, the italic slant and soft slab terminals create a strong texture at display sizes, with noticeable word-shape variation that helps headlines feel lively. The design maintains consistent weight distribution and spacing, producing a confident, grounded line even with the added motion of italics.