Serif Other Akmo 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, branding, headlines, playful, storybook, friendly, quirky, retro, whimsy, approachability, display impact, handcrafted feel, retro charm, rounded, bulbous, soft serifs, bouncy, organic.
A heavy, rounded serif with soft, swelling strokes and a hand-shaped, slightly wobbly outline. Serifs are present but blunted and teardrop-like, merging into stems rather than forming sharp terminals, which gives the forms a cushioned feel. Counters are generally generous and open, while joins and curves show subtle irregularity that reads as intentionally organic rather than mechanical. Overall proportions are broad, with lively width changes from glyph to glyph that create a buoyant rhythm in text.
Best suited to display roles such as children’s publishing, playful brand identities, packaging, posters, and short headlines where its chunky texture and soft serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or brief editorial callouts when a friendly, character-driven voice is desired.
The tone is warm and whimsical, suggesting storybook and kid-friendly contexts with a lightly vintage, handcrafted charm. Its chunky, rounded construction feels approachable and humorous, more playful than formal, while still retaining a clear serif identity.
The design appears intended to combine the familiarity of a serif with an exaggerated, rounded, hand-drawn sensibility—prioritizing approachability and personality. It aims to produce strong display impact through weight and soft, quirky detailing while keeping letterforms recognizable and readable at headline sizes.
In running text the font maintains strong color and high visibility, with distinct, characterful shapes (notably in rounded bowls and curved terminals) that emphasize personality over strict geometric consistency. The figures share the same soft, inflated construction, helping headings and display copy feel cohesive.