Slab Rounded Maba 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, magazine, posters, friendly, retro, approachable, informal, editorial, soften slab, add warmth, retro flavor, lively italic, display readability, rounded, bracketed, soft slabs, calligraphic, lively.
A slanted slab-serif with softly rounded terminals and pronounced, bracketed slab serifs that read as sturdy rather than sharp. Strokes are low-contrast with gently modulated joins, giving the letterforms a smooth, slightly calligraphic flow. The proportions feel open and roomy, with broad bowls and a relaxed rhythm; curves are generous and corners are eased throughout. Numerals follow the same rounded slab logic, maintaining consistent weight and a cohesive, slightly vintage texture in text.
Well-suited to branding and packaging that want a friendly, retro-leaning voice, as well as headlines and subheads where the rounded slab character can be a visual signature. In editorial settings it can work effectively for pull quotes, short passages, and display-driven layouts that benefit from a lively italic texture.
The overall tone is warm and personable, blending a classic print feel with an easygoing, contemporary friendliness. Its italic angle adds momentum and a conversational energy, while the rounded slabs keep it from feeling severe or overly formal.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional slab-serif foundation by softening terminals and adding an energetic italic slant, producing a readable but characterful face. It aims for a balance of robustness and approachability, making it adaptable for expressive display while remaining composed in short text settings.
Spacing appears comfortable and the shapes remain distinct at paragraph size, creating a dark, even typographic color with a subtly bouncy cadence. The combination of slab serifs and rounded finishing gives it a distinctive “softly robust” presence that stands out without relying on high contrast or sharp detailing.