Sans Other Lokar 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio and 'Gentona' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, hand-cut, rugged, quirky, retro, crafted texture, display impact, diy signage, playful branding, chiseled, faceted, blocky, angular, irregular.
A heavy, blocky sans with faceted, hand-cut outlines and deliberately irregular geometry. Strokes are mostly monolinear, with clipped corners and angled terminals that create a chiseled silhouette across both cases. Counters tend to be compact and polygonal (notably in O/0 and rounded letters), while verticals and horizontals stay stout and square-shouldered. Spacing and widths vary by character, reinforcing a handmade rhythm; lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g and an overall compact, utilitarian construction.
Best suited to display settings where texture and personality are an asset: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and bold branding moments. It also works well for playful editorial callouts or short UI/graphic badges where a rough, hand-made imprint is desired.
The overall tone feels crafty and mischievous, like cut paper, carved rubber stamps, or DIY signage. Its uneven edges and chunky proportions communicate energy and informality rather than refinement, leaning into a bold, slightly anarchic graphic voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong sans foundation with a crafted, faceted finish—prioritizing character and impact over neutrality. The consistent angular cuts and chunky counters suggest a deliberate “carved” aesthetic meant to read quickly and leave a memorable, tactile impression.
Distinctive octagonal/stop-sign style rounds appear in O, Q, 0, and 8, and many joins show small angular notches that read as intentional carving marks. The texture is consistent enough to feel designed, but irregular enough to avoid a mechanical, geometric look.