Slab Rounded Efho 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate serif face with hairline strokes and softly rounded terminals that keep the thin construction from feeling brittle. Serifs read as slab-leaning but are subtly bracketed and rounded, creating a gentle, polished edge rather than a sharp cut. Proportions feel generously set with open counters and a calm rhythm; curves are smooth and nearly monoline, with crisp joins and minimal flare. Numerals and lowercase show modest detailing—slight curls on forms like the g and y and restrained hooks on j—adding character without disrupting the overall restraint.
Works well for editorial settings where a refined serif voice is desired, such as magazines, book jackets, pull quotes, and section headings. It can also support elegant branding and printed pieces like invitations or programs, especially when ample size and whitespace are available to let the hairline details remain clear.
The overall tone is quiet and cultivated, blending classic bookish manners with a light, contemporary air. Its rounded finishing and thin strokes give it an elegant, considerate presence suited to tasteful, understated typography rather than loud display.
Likely designed to offer a classic serif palette in an exceptionally light, modernized rendering, using rounded slab-like serifs and open shapes to maintain warmth and legibility while preserving an elevated, minimal texture.
In text, the light stroke weight and open spacing produce a clean, breathable texture, while the softly rounded slab-like serifs provide enough structure to keep lines from feeling fragile. The design reads consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with a measured, unhurried cadence.