Slab Normal Maku 14 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A very light slab serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly modulated curves. Strokes stay mostly even, with subtle thick–thin shifts and rounded joins that give the outlines a drawn, slightly calligraphic feel. Capitals are tall and open with generous counters, while the lowercase is compact with a relatively short x-height and long ascenders, creating an elegant vertical rhythm. Numerals are slender and classical in construction, matching the restrained texture of the text.
Well suited for editorial typography, book interiors, and literary or historical titling where a light, refined slab serif is desired. It can also work for invitations, pull quotes, and premium packaging that benefits from a delicate, classic voice, provided sizes and printing conditions preserve the thin strokes.
The overall tone is calm and literary, with a gentle refinement rather than a hard, mechanical slab presence. Its thin strokes and softened details read as understated and traditional, lending a quiet, cultured character to longer passages and display lines alike.
The design appears intended to combine the dependable clarity of a slab serif with a lighter, more graceful drawing, producing a readable but elegant texture. It emphasizes traditional proportions and soft bracketing to feel familiar and cultivated rather than utilitarian.
In text, the light color and narrow hairlines create an airy page texture, while the slab terminals help maintain structure and word shape. Curves and terminals tend to finish with slight flicks and bracketing, adding a hint of warmth without becoming decorative.