Slab Rounded Maja 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, retro, rugged, sporty, friendly, impact, robustness, approachability, vintage flavor, rounded, soft serif, chunky, compact, bracketed.
This typeface is a compact, right-leaning slab-serif with chunky strokes and softly rounded corners. Serifs are heavy and strongly bracketed, giving joins a cushioned, molded feel rather than sharp, mechanical edges. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, producing a dense color and sturdy rhythm in text. The italic construction appears as a true slanted design (not a simple shear), with curved shapes and terminals adjusted to maintain even mass, while widths vary modestly between letters for a lively texture.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium headline settings where a bold, compact voice is needed, such as posters, event graphics, and sports or team-oriented branding. The rounded slab details also fit packaging and labels that want a sturdy, slightly vintage feel. In longer passages it can work best at comfortable sizes and with generous leading to offset the dense texture.
The overall tone feels retro and workmanlike, with a confident, energetic slant and a friendly softness from the rounded detailing. Its sturdy slabs suggest durability and practicality, while the compact proportions add a punchy, headline-ready character.
The design appears to aim for a strong, condensed, italic display voice that balances toughness with approachability. By combining heavy slab serifs with rounded shaping, it seems intended to stay impactful at distance while keeping a softer, more personable finish.
Uppercase forms read as assertive and blocky, while the lowercase keeps the same robust DNA with distinctive, heavy feet and compact bowls. Numerals are similarly stout and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms closely for consistent typographic color.