Slab Rounded Akvu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, book covers, typewriter, retro, friendly, informal, crafty, nostalgic tone, human warmth, print texture, sturdy readability, rounded slabs, soft serifs, blunt terminals, inky, warm.
A rounded slab-serif with softly swollen, inked-looking strokes and sturdy bracketless serifs that read as cushioned blocks rather than sharp slabs. The curves are generous and slightly irregular in a way that suggests worn metal type or impression on paper, with terminals that end in rounded nubs and flattened tips. Counters are open and legible, spacing feels roomy, and the overall rhythm is steady without relying on high contrast or delicate details.
This style works well for branding systems that want a vintage or crafted feel, as well as packaging, posters, and display typography where texture and personality are desirable. It can also support short-to-medium passages such as taglines, pull quotes, and cover copy where a friendly, typewritten voice is appropriate.
The font conveys a nostalgic, hands-on tone—evoking typewriter pages, workshop labels, and printed ephemera. Its softened serifs and subtly imperfect edges make it feel approachable and human, leaning more cozy and playful than formal or academic.
The design appears intended to capture the familiarity of mid-century print and typewriter-like lettering while staying robust and highly legible. By combining solid slab structure with rounded finishing, it aims to deliver a warm, approachable serif that reads clearly at display sizes and remains pleasant in text snippets.
The uppercase has a sturdy, sign-like presence, while the lowercase keeps a simple, readable construction with a single-storey “a.” Numerals are clear and straightforward, matching the same rounded, slightly blunted finishing across the set, which helps maintain cohesion in mixed text.