Serif Other Akba 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, packaging, branding, posters, friendly, quirky, bookish, hand-touched, soft, add warmth, humanize serif, soft display, readable text, rounded terminals, flared serifs, calligraphic, open apertures, lively rhythm.
This typeface presents a lightly calligraphic serif construction with gently flared, rounded serifs and softened stroke endings. Strokes show subtle modulation and an overall even color, with smooth curves and open counters that keep the shapes airy. Proportions are slightly irregular in a deliberate way, giving letters a lively rhythm; bowls and shoulders lean toward roundness, while verticals remain steady and upright. The lowercase reads clearly with a simple, single-storey a and g, a round i/j dot, and friendly, slightly tapered joins that avoid sharp corners.
It suits editorial and book applications where a friendly serif texture is desired, as well as branding and packaging that benefit from a personable, slightly whimsical tone. The clear lowercase and open counters make it workable for short to medium passages, while the distinctive serif treatment also supports titles and display lines.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a quirky, humanist charm that feels more personal than strictly formal. Its soft terminals and gentle contrast create a relaxed, literary voice—playful without becoming cartoonish.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif cues with a hand-touched softness—maintaining readability while adding character through rounded, flared terminals and subtly modulated strokes. It aims for an inviting, contemporary take on a classic reading serif rather than a rigid, formal model.
The numerals follow the same softened, flared logic, with curved entries and exits that keep the set cohesive. Spacing appears generous and the forms stay distinct in running text, especially through open apertures in letters like c, e, and s.