Slab Rounded Fyba 11 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, branding, posters, greeting cards, playful, storybook, handmade, friendly, retro, approachability, nostalgia, informality, charm, readability, rounded, soft serif, typewriter-like, bouncy, informal.
A soft-edged serif with gently rounded terminals and slab-like feet that read as bulbous rather than sharp. Strokes are fairly even in thickness with minimal contrast, and curves are open and slightly irregular, giving the outlines a hand-drawn or stamped feel. Proportions are compact with modest counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm, while width varies noticeably across letters, adding to the informal texture. Figures follow the same rounded, lightly quirky construction, with simple, readable forms.
Well-suited to short to medium-length text where personality is welcome—children’s publishing, packaging, and boutique branding, as well as posters, invitations, and headings. It can also work for pull quotes or UI accents when a friendly, nostalgic voice is needed more than strict neutrality.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, combining a nostalgic, typewriter-adjacent charm with a playful, storybook friendliness. Its rounded details soften the serif structure, making it feel casual and personable rather than formal or editorial.
The design appears aimed at delivering a cheerful, approachable serif with rounded slabs and a lightly imperfect rhythm, evoking analog printing and hand-lettered warmth while staying legible and cohesive in running text.
Round dots and softened joins are a recurring motif, helping maintain clarity at display sizes while keeping a handcrafted personality. Capitals have a simple, sign-like presence, and the lowercase introduces the most character through its slightly uneven curves and compact proportions.