Slab Rounded Mafy 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, branding, signage, friendly, retro, casual, playful, approachable, approachability, display impact, nostalgic tone, handmade feel, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, hand-lettered.
A heavy, right-leaning italic with softly rounded slab-like serifs and terminals that create a cushioned, inked feel. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with gentle swelling at joins and tapered curves that keep counters open despite the weight. The proportions run on the broad side, and the rhythm is lively, with slightly varied letter widths and a hand-drawn bounce in the curves. Numerals and capitals match the same rounded, sturdy construction, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, packaging, posters, and brand marks that need a bold, inviting voice. It also works well for short bursts of copy—pull quotes, labels, and signage—where its chunky forms and rounded slabs can stay crisp and readable.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a nostalgic, mid-century sign-painting energy. Its rounded slabs and buoyant italic slant feel personable and optimistic, leaning more toward fun and friendliness than formality.
The font appears designed to blend the solidity of a slab-serif structure with the friendliness of rounded terminals and an energetic italic slant. Its intent is likely to provide a confident display face that feels handcrafted and approachable, balancing impact with warmth.
The design’s soft corners and pronounced, rounded serifs give letters a stamped or brush-ink impression. The italic angle is consistent across cases, and the lowercase shows a particularly smooth, cursive-like flow without becoming fully script, which helps maintain legibility in short lines.