Slab Rounded Maku 4 is a bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, retro, handmade, soft, soften slab, add warmth, retro voice, display impact, rounded, bouncy, chunky, informal, quirky.
A compact, right-leaning slab serif with a heavy, even stroke and generously rounded terminals. Serifs are short and blunt with soft corners, giving the outlines a cushioned, almost stamped feel rather than a crisp, engraved one. Counters are relatively tight and forms are slightly irregular in a controlled way, producing a lively rhythm across words and lines. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy color and simplified construction, keeping the set cohesive in display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where a bold, amiable voice is desired. It also works well for signage and product packaging that benefits from a retro, hand-touched feel, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, old-time flavor that reads as casual and personable rather than formal. Its rounded slabs and buoyant movement suggest vintage signage and friendly packaging, adding character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to blend the solidity of slab serifs with softened, rounded detailing and an energetic slant, creating a sturdy display face that feels friendly and informal. It prioritizes visual personality and strong typographic color over strict geometric regularity.
The slanted posture and compact proportions create forward momentum, while the soft slab accents provide clear word shapes and strong presence. At smaller sizes the dense interior spaces may fill in, so it tends to look best when given room and used where texture is part of the appeal.