Slab Rounded Akze 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book text, typewriter styling, captions, typewriter, retro, bookish, utilitarian, readability, compactness, typewriter homage, editorial utility, monoline, bracketed, rounded, soft serif, compact.
A compact serif with slab-like, softly bracketed serifs and gently rounded terminals. Strokes read as largely monoline with minimal modulation, giving an even, steady texture in text. Proportions are condensed and vertical, with tall ascenders/descenders and open, straightforward counters that keep small sizes clear. The overall rhythm feels regular and mechanical, with sturdy feet and a crisp, print-like presence rather than calligraphic sweep.
Works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and captions where a compact serif can deliver a dense, efficient line. It also suits projects aiming for a typewriter-inspired or archival tone—menus, labels, notes, and poster copy that benefits from a straightforward, utilitarian texture.
The tone is pragmatic and slightly nostalgic, evoking typewritten or newsroom copy while staying clean enough for contemporary editorial use. Its rounded detailing softens the industrial feel, adding approachability without becoming playful.
Likely designed to deliver a reliable, compact reading face with a typewriter-adjacent voice: sturdy slab-like serifs, minimal contrast, and softened terminals to keep the texture calm and readable in continuous text.
Capitals sit tall and orderly, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, no-nonsense construction that prioritizes legibility. Numerals appear simple and workmanlike, matching the same sturdy serif treatment for a cohesive color across mixed text and figures.