Slab Rounded Maba 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, short text, friendly, retro, casual, warm, approachable, soften slabs, add warmth, display readability, retro tone, rounded serifs, soft corners, bracketed slabs, ink-trap hints, chunky.
A slanted, serifed design with stout, rounded slab-like serifs and softly bracketed joins. Strokes stay fairly even, with gentle swelling rather than sharp contrast, and many terminals finish in bulbous, softened corners that keep the texture smooth. The letterforms are broad and open, with generous counters (notably in C, O, and e) and a steady rhythm that reads comfortably in the sample text. Curves are slightly squarish in places, and several junctions show subtle notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that help maintain clarity at heavier joins.
This style is well suited to headlines, packaging, and branding where a friendly, vintage-leaning voice is desirable. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes, providing a comfortable, substantial texture without looking overly formal.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, with a lightly nostalgic, print-minded flavor. Its rounded slabs and easygoing slant give it an informal, conversational voice—confident without feeling severe.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of slab serifs with rounded, softened detailing to produce an approachable, readable italic for display and expressive text. The slant, open counters, and consistent serif rhythm suggest a focus on warm personality and clear letter differentiation.
Numbers are robust and rounded, matching the letterforms with soft joins and stable, readable shapes. The set maintains consistent serif treatment across caps and lowercase, helping paragraphs look cohesive while still feeling lively.