Sans Other Medad 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric and 'Meltow' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, kids media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, quirky, high impact, approachability, retro flair, playful display, brand character, rounded, soft corners, stubby, bouncy, poster-like.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with compact proportions and generously rounded corners throughout. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear in feel, with subtly uneven internal shaping that gives counters and joins a slightly hand-cut, organic look. Curves are broad and swollen (notably in rounds like O, C, S), while terminals tend to finish bluntly, keeping silhouettes chunky and stable. Spacing and rhythm read lively rather than strictly geometric, and the numerals match the letters with similarly wide bowls and simplified, blocky construction.
Best suited to display applications where bold presence and personality are desired, such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and social graphics. It can also work for short bursts of text in playful contexts, though the dense weight and lively shapes are most effective when given ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning into a retro display sensibility. Its buoyant curves and chunky weight feel casual and expressive, more playful than technical or corporate. The slight irregularity in shapes adds personality and a handmade warmth without becoming messy.
The font appears designed to deliver a friendly, high-impact voice through rounded, chunky letterforms and a subtly hand-formed texture. Its construction prioritizes recognizable, upbeat shapes that hold together in large-scale typography and attention-grabbing titles.
The design favors strong silhouettes and high ink coverage, making it visually assertive at headline sizes. Round letters maintain prominent, open counters for the weight, while some joins and interior cuts introduce a distinctive, slightly quirky texture that will be more noticeable in longer lines.