Mak Font

Mak is a serif font created by Valentyn Tkachenko. Small strokes at the ends of its letters (the serifs) give it a classic, trustworthy look. You get two styles in one free ZIP, and the preview above lets you test each one before you download.

Mak Font Details

• Designer: Valentyn Tkachenko
• Category: Serif font
• Font styles: 2 (Light and Bold)
• Weights: Light (300) to Bold (700)
• Glyphs: 287 in the Light style
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, plus Cyrillic characters
• OpenType features: Stylistic alternates
• Kerning: Built in
• Version: 2.003
• Download: Free ZIP (49.3 KB) with two OTF files

What You Can Type With Mak

Mak covers the full alphabet in upper and lowercase, plus all ten numbers, so you can set names, dates and prices without switching fonts. Common punctuation such as &, !, ? and @ is included as well. It also has the accented letters you need for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian. On top of that, it includes Cyrillic characters.

How to Use the Alternate Letters in Mak

Mak has stylistic alternates built in as OpenType features. In Illustrator and InDesign, open the Glyphs panel (Window > Type) and select a letter to see its alternates. In Photoshop, use Window > Glyphs. Figma shows them under the text settings as OpenType features. Canva and Cricut Design Space can't reach OpenType alternates, so for those, set the word in a desktop app first and import it as an SVG.

Where Mak Works Best

Think of Mak for book covers, magazine headlines and classic branding. Serif fonts shine in headlines and printed text. For long paragraphs on phones, check that it still reads well at small sizes. Because the family has more than one style, you can mix them in a single design for headings, subheadings and highlights.

Mak Font FAQs

Is Mak font free to download?

Yes, Mak is a free download here (free ZIP (49.3 KB) with two OTF files), no sign-up needed. For commercial projects, read the license note on this page first, since that's set by the designer.

Who designed Mak font?

Mak was designed by Valentyn Tkachenko.

How do I install Mak on Windows or Mac?

Unzip the download first. On Windows, right-click the font file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click it and click Install Font. The ZIP contains OTF files, which work on Windows, Mac and in every major design app. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Mak.

How do I get the alternate letters and swashes in Mak?

They are OpenType features, so pick them from the Glyphs panel in Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop, or the OpenType settings in Figma. Canva and Cricut can't reach them directly; design the word in a desktop app and import it as an SVG.

Can I use Mak in Canva and Cricut?

Canva lets you upload it on Pro, Teams and other plans with font uploads (Brand Kit > Upload a font); free accounts can't upload fonts. For Cricut Design Space, install it on your computer first and it shows up under System fonts.

Does Mak support accented letters?

Yes. Mak includes the accented letters needed for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, so it works for more than just English.

What fonts pair well with Mak?

A neutral sans serif like Lato or Source Sans Pro is a safe partner for captions and smaller text.