Slab Rounded Maba 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, branding, book covers, friendly, retro, informal, approachable, lively, warmth, readability, vintage charm, headline voice, brand character, rounded, soft serifs, ball terminals, bracketed, chunky.
A softened slab-serif italic with broad proportions and generous curves. Strokes are mostly even in thickness, with rounded slab-like serifs and smooth, bracketed joins that keep corners from feeling sharp. Many terminals end in subtle teardrops or bulb shapes, and the italic slant is steady across caps and lowercase, giving lines a consistent forward motion. Counters are open and the overall spacing feels comfortable, supporting clear word shapes at display and text sizes.
This font works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short passages where a distinctive italic voice is desired. The rounded slab structure also suits packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, and book-cover typography that benefits from a friendly, retro-leaning texture.
The rounded slabs and ball terminals give the face a warm, personable tone with a touch of vintage print character. Its slanted rhythm feels energetic rather than formal, making it read as friendly and slightly nostalgic—suited to messaging that wants charm without looking delicate.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness of slab serifs with softened, rounded detailing for a more approachable, human feel. Its consistent slant and even stroke weight emphasize readability and rhythm, while the bulb terminals and rounded slabs add character for expressive setting.
Uppercase forms keep a sturdy, sign-like presence, while the lowercase shows more personality through curved entries and soft terminal treatments. Numerals are bold and readable with the same rounded serif vocabulary, lending a cohesive, old-style flavor to mixed text and figures.