Sans Other Merit 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Aaux Next Comp' by Positype, 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline, and 'Ligurino' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, handmade, comic, friendly, quirky, add personality, look handmade, stand out, feel friendly, rounded, chunky, bouncy, irregular, soft.
A chunky, rounded sans with an intentionally irregular, hand-cut feel. Strokes are heavy and mostly uniform, with softened corners and slightly wobbly edges that create a lively rhythm across words. Proportions are compact and tall, with small counters and occasional asymmetries in curves and terminals; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the casual, handmade construction. The overall texture is dense and attention-grabbing, staying legible through simplified shapes and sturdy joins.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, packaging, and playful branding where a handmade voice is desirable. It also works well for children-oriented materials, labels, stickers, and social graphics that benefit from bold, friendly shapes. For long passages, the dense texture and quirky irregularities are more effective as a stylistic accent than as continuous reading text.
The font reads as upbeat and informal, with a humorous, kid-friendly tone. Its uneven, hand-rendered character suggests spontaneity and craft, giving text a personable voice rather than a polished corporate feel. The bold, rounded silhouettes also add a loud, poster-like energy that feels approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to mimic a hand-drawn or cut-paper marker look while preserving the clarity and consistency of a sans. Its simplified, rounded forms and deliberate irregularity prioritize personality and impact, aiming for an expressive display tool rather than a neutral workhorse.
Caps and lowercase share a consistent chunky weight and rounded construction, with a distinctly informal feel in letters like the single-storey forms and the playful, slightly lopsided curves. Numerals match the same heavy, soft-edged style and hold up well in isolation, making them suitable for attention-driven labeling.