Slab Rounded Efne 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotes, invitations, bookish, gentle, retro, whimsical, soften slab, readability, vintage tone, editorial voice, bracketed, soft serifs, monoline, airy, calligraphic.
A light, monoline slab serif with softly bracketed, rounded terminals and an open, airy color on the page. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals), while horizontals and serifs stay thin and even, giving a calm rhythm. Proportions feel classic with moderate x-height, clear ascenders, and slightly varied character widths that keep spacing lively without becoming irregular.
Works well for editorial settings such as books, magazines, and long-form articles where a light, refined texture is desired. It also suits pull quotes, menus, and invitations that benefit from a soft, classic serif voice without heavy contrast.
The overall tone is literary and approachable, with a subtle vintage, typewriter-adjacent charm. Its soft corners and delicate weight lend a friendly, gently whimsical character rather than a strictly formal or technical one.
Likely designed to blend traditional slab-serif structure with rounded, friendly finishing, creating a readable roman that feels warm and slightly nostalgic. The restrained stroke contrast and careful rounding suggest an intention to remain legible in paragraphs while still offering distinctive, characterful details.
In text, the face maintains clarity through open counters and simple joins, while the rounded slabs add personality at display sizes. The italics are not shown; the sample suggests a straightforward roman optimized for clean reading and light editorial texture.