Sans Other Abmaf 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hegval Display' and 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Antry Sans' and 'Ledare' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, cartoon, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand character, rounded, bouncy, soft corners, bulky, quirky.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded, blunted terminals and softly squared curves that give the letterforms a molded, almost cut-out silhouette. Strokes stay largely uniform, with occasional pinch points and notches that create a slightly irregular rhythm. Counters are small and tightly contained, and many joins are chunky, producing dense, dark word shapes. Overall proportions lean condensed with a sturdy vertical stance and simplified geometry.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks where bold presence is the goal. It can also work for playful UI accents, badges, or social graphics, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The face reads as bold and jovial, with a slightly mischievous, cartoon-like energy. Its rounded corners and compact massing suggest a nostalgic, mid-century display flavor while staying simple and approachable. The subtle unevenness adds personality, making it feel lively rather than strictly mechanical.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that prioritizes friendliness and immediate visual impact. Its condensed, heavy forms and rounded finishing suggest it was drawn to create bold, readable blocks of text with a playful, retro-leaning voice.
At text sizes the tight counters and heavy mass can reduce internal clarity, while at larger sizes the distinctive notches, blunt terminals, and rounded shaping become a key part of the character. Numerals share the same chunky construction and compact width, supporting consistent color in headlines and badges.