Slab Rounded Mafa 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, vintage, friendly, informal, quirky, bookish, soften slab, add warmth, vintage flavor, display readability, rounded, slab serif, soft serif, bracketed, calligraphic.
A slanted slab-serif with generously rounded corners and heavy, softly bracketed serifs that read as blunt and cushioned rather than sharp. Strokes stay fairly even with low contrast, while subtle entry/exit shaping gives a faint handwritten, pen-drawn feel. Curves are open and slightly bouncy, and the overall rhythm is lively; capitals are sturdy and upright in structure but follow the same italic slant and softened terminals. Numerals and lowercase show small, distinctive quirks (notably the ball-like foot on the “2” and the angled, tapered joins), reinforcing an intentionally organic texture.
Well-suited for editorial headlines and subheads, packaging and labels, posters, and branding that benefits from a personable, retro-leaning voice. It can also work for short-to-medium text when a distinctive, gently informal serif texture is desired.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, print-era personality reminiscent of friendly editorial or bookstore typography. Its rounded slabs and easy slant feel conversational and lightly whimsical rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness and presence of slab serifs with rounded, humanist finishing and an italic cadence, creating a readable display serif that feels crafted and friendly rather than rigid.
In text, the lively letterforms create a textured line that stands out, with slightly irregular-looking proportions that add charm while keeping overall consistency. The italic angle is prominent enough to signal emphasis even at larger sizes, and the softened serifs help maintain a smooth, non-spiky silhouette.