Sans Other Apba 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JollyGood Proper' and 'JollyGood Sans' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, cartoonish, casual, fun branding, handmade feel, high impact, approachability, chunky, rounded, bouncy, wobbly, soft corners.
A chunky, heavy sans with softened corners and a deliberately irregular, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes are broadly uniform with little contrast, while subtle wobble in stems, bowls, and diagonals creates a lively, uneven texture. Letterforms lean on simple geometric bases (round O/C, blocky E/F/T) but are intentionally nudged off-perfect, producing a bouncy baseline feel and varied internal spaces. The overall silhouette is compact and dense, with large counters and generous curves that keep shapes readable at display sizes.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, playful branding, packaging, event flyers, and children-oriented materials. It also works well for logos and titles where a friendly, handmade feel is desired, but it may feel heavy and busy in long passages or at small text sizes.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a kid-friendly, comic energy that feels handmade rather than engineered. Its gentle irregularities suggest spontaneity and humor, making text feel approachable and lighthearted instead of authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, humorous personality—combining simple sans construction with purposeful irregularity to emulate a hand-drawn or cut-out look while staying clear in large display settings.
Round forms (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) read especially full and buoyant, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) have a slightly cut-paper character. Numerals are bold and simplified, matching the letterforms’ compact weight and playful wobble for cohesive headline use.