Slab Rounded Maki 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, pull quotes, friendly, retro, informal, lively, approachable, approachability, retro tone, distinct texture, clear display, rounded, soft serifs, bracketed, ink-trap hints, typewriter-like.
This typeface is a rounded slab serif with a forward-leaning, cursive-italic construction and a steady, even color. Strokes stay low-contrast throughout, with soft joins and rounded terminals that keep corners from feeling sharp. The slab serifs are prominent and gently bracketed, giving the letters sturdy feet without looking rigid. Counters are open and the curves are generous, while small details like the hooked descenders and the lively bowls add a handwritten rhythm within a consistent, uniform width.
It works well for branding and packaging that want a friendly, nostalgic voice, and for display settings like posters, headlines, and pull quotes where the rounded slabs can carry personality. The even rhythm and uniform widths also make it useful for short UI labels, badges, and set-piece text where consistent alignment is helpful.
The overall tone is warm and personable, combining a typewriter-era solidity with an informal, slightly playful slant. It reads as casual and conversational rather than formal, with a retro friendliness that fits lighthearted or human-centered messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a typewriter-inspired slab presence while softening it with rounded terminals and an italic, handwriting-like cadence. It aims to be sturdy and legible at a glance, but with enough character in curves and serifs to feel distinct and approachable.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic motion (notably in a, g, y, and z), creating a pleasing mix of stability and bounce. Numerals are clear and rounded, matching the soft serif treatment and maintaining the same steady texture as the letters.