Sans Other Mekum 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, signage, playful, friendly, quirky, cartoonish, handmade, approachability, playfulness, impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, informal, soft-edged.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavily filled strokes and soft corners that create a dense, friendly silhouette. Letterforms lean on simple geometric cores but are intentionally irregular: curves bulge slightly, terminals vary in cut angle, and verticals aren’t perfectly uniform, giving the line a lively, handmade rhythm. Counters are generally compact and rounded, and joins are smooth, with occasional notches and asymmetries that emphasize a cut-paper or marker-like construction. The overall texture is dark and even, with minimal internal detailing and clear, bold shapes that read strongly at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage where its bold, rounded forms can stay clear. It also fits children’s and playful branding contexts, labels, and short bursts of text that benefit from an informal, characterful voice.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comedic, kid-friendly energy. Its slight wobble and softened geometry suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than precision, making text feel conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, informal personality—combining sturdy, simplified shapes with deliberate irregularities to feel hand-drawn and expressive in branding and display typography.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep the heavy shapes from clogging, and the irregular widths add a bouncy cadence across words. Numerals share the same rounded, weighty treatment, keeping headlines and short statements visually cohesive.