Slab Rounded Efka 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, children’s books, packaging, posters, branding, friendly, bookish, handmade, whimsical, retro, approachability, readability, print warmth, soft emphasis, human texture, rounded serifs, soft corners, calligraphic, inked, lively rhythm.
A light, upright serif with soft, slab-like terminals and consistently rounded corners throughout. Strokes stay relatively even, with subtle tapering at joins that gives an inked, slightly calligraphic feel rather than a mechanical construction. Proportions run a bit generous, with open counters and comfortable spacing that keeps text airy. The forms show gentle irregularities in curvature and serif shaping, producing a natural, hand-touched rhythm while remaining clearly structured and readable.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book covers, and short-to-medium passages where a gentle serif texture is desired. It also works nicely for branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, crafted personality, and for posters or headings where its rounded slabs can add character without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, balancing a literary, old-style sensibility with a playful, handmade charm. Its rounded slabs and softly drawn curves suggest a casual, human voice—more personable than formal—while still feeling orderly enough for extended reading.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, readable serif that evokes traditional printing while softening it with rounded slabs and an informal, hand-inked touch. It aims to feel distinctive and personable in display sizes while remaining steady and legible in text.
Round glyphs (like O/C/G) lean toward smooth, elliptical bowls, and the serifs often read as small rounded blocks rather than sharp brackets. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same softened treatment, helping the set feel cohesive in mixed text and display settings.