Slab Rounded Efla 6 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface presents as a delicate slab-serif with softened, rounded joins and subtly bracketed serifs that keep corners from feeling sharp. Strokes are thin and even, with a calm, consistent rhythm and generous internal space in bowls and counters. Proportions lean slightly expanded, giving the letters an airy, uncompressed texture, while the overall drawing remains restrained and formal. The lowercase shows straightforward, readable forms with modest terminals and clear differentiation between similar shapes; numerals appear similarly light and open, with simple, oldstyle-like curves in the 2 and 3.
It suits editorial settings where a calm, classic voice is desired—magazine features, book interiors, pull quotes, and cultural or academic materials. The softened slabs also make it a good fit for tasteful packaging and invitations where you want tradition without harshness.
The overall tone is quiet and literary, combining a traditional serif sensibility with a softened, approachable finish. It feels composed and polite rather than attention-seeking, with a gentle warmth that reads as friendly and refined.
The design appears intended to merge slab-serif structure with softened detailing, producing a refined reading face that stays gentle and contemporary in texture. Its expanded feel and open counters suggest an aim for clarity and an inviting page color in display-to-text sizes.
In text, the light strokes and open spacing create a bright page color and a slightly delicate impression, especially at larger sizes where the rounded bracketing becomes more noticeable. Capitals look stately and clean, while the lowercase maintains an even, steady cadence suited to continuous reading.