Slab Rounded Efda 6 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, book jackets, refined, airy, contemporary, calm, softened slab, editorial clarity, modern elegance, premium tone, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, monoline, delicate, high apertures.
A delicate slab-serif with fine, nearly monoline strokes and softly bracketed, rounded serifs that keep the forms smooth rather than rigid. Proportions feel open and evenly spaced, with generous counters and restrained curves that stay controlled at joins and terminals. The lowercase shows simple, readable constructions with a single-storey a and g, modest extenders, and a clean, linear rhythm that holds up in continuous text. Numerals are light and elegant, with similarly softened terminals and consistent stroke behavior across the set.
It suits editorial typography where a light, sophisticated serif texture is desired—magazines, culture pages, and elegant long-form headlines. The calm rhythm and open shapes also make it a good fit for branding, packaging, and book or album covers that need a contemporary but approachable serif voice.
The overall tone is quiet and refined, leaning more toward modern editorial elegance than overtly historical formality. Its lightness and rounded detailing give it a gentle, polite character—minimal, composed, and slightly fashion-forward without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to merge slab-serif stability with a softened, rounded finish, producing a modern serif that feels light, clean, and premium. It prioritizes an even text color and graceful detail over heavy contrast or sharp, calligraphic drama.
Serifs read as slab-like in presence but are tempered by rounding and subtle bracketing, which reduces sharpness and adds warmth. Curves are smooth and spacious, and the design maintains a consistent, uncluttered texture across mixed-case settings.