Slab Rounded Efpy 2 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, pull quotes, bookish, refined, calm, classic, airy, readability, editorial tone, classic revival, gentle modernity, bracketed serifs, slab accents, round bowls, open counters, high-waisted.
This typeface presents a delicate, high-contrast-leaning-but-controlled text serif with crisp, slightly bracketed slab-like serifs and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes remain consistently light with clean joins, while the serifs read as firm horizontal terminals that add structure without becoming heavy. Proportions are on the tall side, with long ascenders/descenders and a generous x-height that keeps lowercase forms legible; counters are open and the overall rhythm is even and measured. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained, classical construction, with a notably rounded ‘0/8/9’ and tidy, centered punctuation-like details (e.g., i/j dots).
It’s well suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, magazines, and essays where a refined serif voice is desired. It can also serve in literary or heritage-leaning branding, captions, and pull quotes, particularly when a light, elegant texture is appropriate.
The overall tone is literary and composed, evoking editorial typography and quiet sophistication rather than display flamboyance. Its light touch and orderly cadence give it an airy, cultured feel suited to reading-focused environments.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif conventions with slightly sturdier slab-like terminals and softly rounded shaping, aiming for readability with a distinctive, gently modernized personality.
Curves are softened and continuous, balancing the more assertive slab terminals so the face doesn’t feel harsh. The spacing appears comfortable and consistent in running text, supporting a smooth line color at larger text sizes.