Serif Other Akde 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, casual, quirky, human warmth, casual charm, playful readability, handmade feel, rounded, soft terminals, bubbly, informal, open counters.
A lively, hand-drawn serif with rounded, slightly uneven strokes and softly tapered ends that read more like brush- or marker-made terminals than rigid construction. Curves dominate the forms, with gentle bulges and occasional wobble in the outlines that create a natural, human rhythm. Serifs are small and irregular, often implied through flared stroke endings rather than sharply bracketed details. Counters are generally open and generous, while joins and diagonals (notably in K, R, and X) stay soft and organic, producing a warm, approachable texture in text.
This font fits best in short-to-medium text where warmth and personality are desired, such as children’s materials, friendly packaging, casual branding, and posters. It can also work for display-size UI accents or social graphics where a handmade tone is beneficial, while longer body text may need comfortable sizing and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, suggesting handwritten signage or playful editorial lettering. Its irregularities feel intentional and friendly rather than rough, giving it an easygoing, conversational voice. The font leans whimsical without becoming chaotic, keeping a consistent, relaxed cadence across lines.
The design appears intended to blend a serif identity with an informal, hand-rendered drawing style, delivering a decorative but readable texture. Its purpose is to communicate friendliness and approachability through rounded forms, soft terminals, and a deliberately imperfect rhythm.
Capitals are simplified and rounded, with a single-story-like simplicity in several shapes and a notably casual feel to structural decisions (for example the loose, rounded S and the soft, open G). Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with curvy, slightly bouncy silhouettes that prioritize charm over strict uniformity.