Slab Rounded Mato 13 is a bold, wide, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with soft, rounded corners and consistently thick strokes that read close to monoline. Serifs are blocky but cushioned, giving the forms a sturdy footprint without sharp edges. Counters are relatively open for the weight, curves are generously rounded, and terminals often end in subtle bulb-like shapes. The overall set feels spacious and steady, with comfortable spacing and a smooth rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its weight and rounded slab serifs can carry personality—headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers in editorial layouts when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The rounded slab details and forward slant create a warm, upbeat tone that feels informal and personable. It suggests mid-century and hand-lettered sign influences while staying clean enough for contemporary display use. The voice is confident and friendly rather than formal or delicate.
Designed to deliver strong impact with a friendly, softened slab-serif character, combining sturdy construction with an energetic italic slant. The emphasis appears to be on approachable display typography that remains readable while adding retro-leaning charm.
The italic construction keeps verticals lively and gives words a natural momentum, especially in longer phrases. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, softened treatment, helping mixed copy maintain a cohesive, poster-like presence.