Slab Rounded Efba 4 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, packaging, refined, airy, classic, calm, elegant display, modern classic, softened slab, readable texture, monolinear, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, open counters, generous spacing.
A very light, monolinear serif with slab-like, bracketed serifs and gently rounded joins. The letterforms are wide and open, with circular bowls, clean vertical stress, and crisp, straight terminals that still feel softened by subtle curvature at corners. Spacing appears generous and even, supporting a steady rhythm in text. Numerals are similarly light and open, with simple, readable forms and minimal contrast between straight and curved strokes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other large-size editorial applications where its light stroke and generous proportions can be appreciated. It can also work for book covers, boutique branding, and packaging that benefits from a delicate, high-end serif texture.
The overall tone is refined and understated, balancing classical serif cues with a clean, contemporary lightness. Its spacious proportions and softened geometry give it a calm, elegant presence rather than a strict or mechanical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, airy take on a slab-influenced serif: thin, spacious letterforms with softened details that keep the tone approachable while still feeling formal and typographic.
In the sample text, the thin strokes remain consistent and the serifs help guide the eye across lines, while the wide shapes and open counters keep longer passages from feeling dense. The design reads as polished and deliberate, with a strong emphasis on clarity at display and large text sizes.