Slab Rounded Akwi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, signage, labels, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, friendly, typewriter feel, friendly robustness, compact readability, vintage utility, rounded serifs, soft corners, compact, monoline, mechanical.
A compact serif with sturdy, slab-like feet and noticeably rounded terminals throughout. Strokes stay largely even, giving it a low-contrast, monoline rhythm, while corners and joins soften into gentle curves rather than sharp angles. The proportions are slightly condensed with tall, narrow capitals, and the overall spacing reads tight and efficient. In text, the texture is consistent and dark without feeling heavy, aided by the rounded slab serifs and straightforward, upright construction.
It performs well in editorial settings where a compact, consistent texture is useful, especially for short-to-medium passages and pull quotes. The strong, rounded slabs also suit packaging, labels, and posters that want a vintage or typewriter-like flavor without sacrificing readability. It can work effectively in signage and UI-like headings when a sturdy, compact serif voice is desired.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and workmanlike, with a warm, approachable edge from the rounded corners and softened serifs. It balances utilitarian clarity with a subtle vintage character, making it feel both practical and personable rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to evoke a pragmatic, typewriter-inspired serif with softened, rounded slab terminals for a friendlier voice. Its compact proportions and even stroke weight suggest a focus on steady readability and a consistent typographic color across lines.
The numerals and punctuation match the same sturdy, rounded slab treatment, helping mixed-content settings (letters plus numbers) feel cohesive. Curved letters keep a slightly squarish, engineered skeleton, reinforcing the mechanical, structured impression while remaining friendly in finish.