Slab Normal Ahko 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, vintage, stoic, space saving, sturdy voice, display clarity, neutral utility, slab serifs, monoline, vertical stress, compact, economical.
A condensed slab serif with strongly vertical proportions and a compact rhythm. Strokes are largely monoline with minimal contrast, and terminals finish in small, squared slab-like feet and caps that read cleanly at text sizes. Counters are narrow and elongated, with rounded joins in places that soften the otherwise rigid geometry. Overall spacing is tight and the forms are tall, giving the typeface a lean, columnar texture in paragraphs and headlines.
Well-suited to space-conscious headlines, subheads, and poster typography where a tall, condensed texture helps fit more characters per line. It can also work for editorial display, packaging labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy slab-serif voice without heavy contrast.
The font conveys a utilitarian, industrial tone with a subtle vintage newspaper or poster flavor. Its narrow stance and crisp slabs feel disciplined and economical, suggesting practicality and straightforward communication rather than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended as a practical condensed slab serif for clear, efficient setting in display and short text, balancing robust slab terminals with restrained stroke behavior to maintain a steady, readable texture.
In the samples, the tall lowercase and compressed capitals create strong vertical emphasis, and punctuation appears simple and unobtrusive. Numerals match the condensed build, supporting consistent color in mixed text.