Sans Other Loduw 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flink Neue' by Identity Letters, 'Core Sans G' and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core, and 'Caros' and 'Caros Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, rounded sans with a monoline feel and softened terminals throughout. Many glyphs incorporate deliberate vertical breaks or “cuts” in the strokes, creating a stencil-like construction that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Bowls are broadly circular and counters are generous, while joins and corners are slightly squared-off rather than fully geometric, giving the design a chunky, crafted rhythm. Spacing reads fairly tight in text, and the figures follow the same rounded, cut-in detailing for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to display use where its cut-stroke motif can read clearly—headlines, poster typography, branding marks, packaging, and editorial openers. It can also work for short UI labels or signage-style applications when set large enough to preserve the internal breaks and rounded detailing.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, with a mid-century, sign-painting-inspired friendliness. The repeated cut-ins add a quirky, engineered twist that feels playful rather than industrial, helping the font stand out without becoming chaotic. In longer lines it produces a bold, graphic voice with a warm, approachable personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans voice with a signature stencil-like construction for instant recognizability. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and rhythmic repetition of the cut-in feature to create a memorable, decorative texture in words and numerals.
The distinctive stroke interruptions are most noticeable on verticals and in letters with strong stems, producing a recognizable pattern that becomes part of the word-shape. Round letters (like O/C/G) keep smooth curves, while straight-sided forms retain softened corners, balancing geometric clarity with a handmade edge.