Slab Rounded Maba 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, branding, book covers, retro, friendly, informal, bookish, approachable, soften slab, add warmth, retro utility, conversational tone, readable display, rounded, soft serifs, bracketed, typewriter-like, sturdy.
This typeface is a slanted, low-contrast slab serif with softened, rounded terminals and generously bracketed serifs that read as sturdy rather than sharp. Strokes are relatively even, with smooth joins and a slightly bouncy, handwritten rhythm created by the italic angle and the gently irregular, ink-trap-free shapes. Proportions feel open and somewhat wide, with clear counters and a straightforward, readable construction across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. The overall drawing favors rounded corners and blunt ends, giving the serif structure a softer, more casual presence.
It suits editorial headlines and pull quotes where a friendly, vintage-leaning voice is desirable, and it can carry packaging or branding that wants a dependable yet personable feel. The italic slant and rounded slabs also work well for posters, book covers, and short paragraphs where readability and character need to coexist.
The tone is warm and approachable, mixing a retro, typewriter-adjacent practicality with an informal, human cadence. Its rounded slabs and steady color make it feel friendly and slightly nostalgic, while the italic slant adds motion and conversational energy.
The design appears intended to combine the structural clarity of a slab serif with softened, rounded details and an energetic slant, creating a durable text-and-display hybrid that feels less formal than traditional slabs. It prioritizes even color and legibility while injecting a casual, nostalgic personality through its rounded terminals and typewriter-like rhythm.
The numerals match the text’s sturdy, rounded slab treatment and maintain consistent weight and presence alongside letters, supporting even texture in mixed text. The sample text shows a cohesive rhythm at paragraph sizes, with clear word shapes and a comfortable, unforced emphasis when set in the slanted style.