Slab Rounded Akba 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, magazines, branding, bookish, classic, friendly, traditional, readability, approachability, editorial tone, classic utility, bracketed serifs, soft corners, moderate stress, open counters, generous spacing.
A readable serif with slab-like, bracketed serifs and softly rounded terminals that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes are even and steady, with moderate, traditional proportions and open apertures that maintain clarity in text. The lowercase shows a single-storey “g” with a small ear, a compact single-storey “a”, and a gently curved “y” descender, while capitals remain restrained and formal. Numerals are straightforward and slightly old-style in feel, with rounded joins and unobtrusive details.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady, comfortable rhythm is important. It also works for magazines, packaging, and identity systems that want a classic serif foundation with a friendlier, less severe slab-serif texture.
The overall tone is bookish and dependable, combining a traditional text voice with a warmer, more approachable texture from the rounded serifs and softened corners. It reads as calm and established rather than sharp or technical, lending an editorial, literary character.
Likely designed to deliver a sturdy, print-oriented serif voice with the firmness of slab-like serifs while softening the feel through rounded terminals and gentle bracketing. The aim appears to be dependable text performance with a warm, approachable tone that can transition into display sizes when needed.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm stay even across long lines, with capitals carrying enough weight for emphasis without overpowering the lowercase. Rounded terminals and subtle bracketing show consistently across straight stems and curved forms, helping the design maintain a cohesive, slightly softer slab-serif presence.