Slab Rounded Efje 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, friendly, literary, retro, refined, readability, warmth, tradition, clarity, versatility, bookish, classic, softened, open counters, smooth curves.
A lightly weighted serif with slab-like, rounded serifs and softly tapered joins. The letterforms show modest modulation and open counters, with a steady, even rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and generous, terminals tend to round off rather than end sharply, and the overall proportions feel traditional without being rigid. Numerals and capitals maintain the same restrained, refined presence as the lowercase, supporting a cohesive page color.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, essays, magazines, and long-form articles where a gentle serif texture is desired. It can also support packaging, cultural branding, and headlines that benefit from a classic voice with softened edges, and it remains clear for captions and pull quotes when set with adequate size and spacing.
This font projects a calm, bookish tone with a subtle friendliness. The rounded slab details soften the overall voice, giving it a gently retro, editorial feel rather than a stark or technical one. It reads as dependable and cultivated, with just enough personality to feel distinctive.
The design appears intended to deliver comfortable reading with a traditional serif structure, while using rounded slab terminals to add warmth and approachability. Its restrained detailing suggests a focus on steady text rhythm and clear word shapes for longer passages.
In the samples, the serifs read more like rounded slabs than sharp brackets, which helps keep the texture smooth at text sizes. The forms remain upright and stable, with a consistent, unforced character that supports continuous reading.