Slab Rounded Maku 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, retro, friendly, playful, crafty, editorial, retro display, friendly branding, print texture, signage feel, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, inked.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with soft, blunted terminals and a gentle rightward slant. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtly swollen joins and slightly uneven curves that give a mildly inked, hand-set impression. Serifs read as sturdy and bracketed, more like rounded feet than sharp slabs, and the overall construction stays compact with generous counters for the weight. The rhythm is lively and a bit irregular in a deliberate way, with forms that feel subtly “pressed” rather than mechanically rigid.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its bold texture can be a feature: headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a retro-friendly voice. It can also work for pull quotes or chapter openers where a lively, inked rhythm is desirable.
The font conveys a warm, nostalgic tone—part vintage print, part playful sign lettering. Its chunky shapes and soft serifs feel approachable and slightly humorous, lending a handmade, craft-forward character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to blend the authority of slab serifs with rounded, approachable detailing, creating a vintage-leaning display face that feels both sturdy and personable. The slight slant and soft shaping suggest an aim toward expressive, print-like texture rather than strict typographic neutrality.
In running text, the rounded slabs create a strong horizontal presence and a distinctive texture, especially in mixed-case settings. Numerals match the same soft, weighty language, supporting a cohesive display palette across letters and figures.