Sans Other Akfo 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kelson' by Armasen, 'Normatica' by CarnokyType, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, and 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, merch, playful, retro, punchy, rugged, friendly, attention grabbing, retro display, playful branding, textured impact, rounded corners, soft squares, stencil cuts, notched, chunky.
A chunky, heavy sans with softened square geometry and generous, blocky proportions. Strokes are uniform and tightly constructed, with rounded outer corners and subtly irregular inner counters. Many glyphs feature distinctive notches and small cut-in shapes that read like stencil breaks or carved bites, adding texture without changing the overall solid silhouette. Spacing feels sturdy and compact, and the figures and capitals maintain a consistent, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and merchandise where the heavy shapes and notched details can be appreciated. It can work in brief blocks of text at larger sizes, but the dense weight and interior cut-ins make it less ideal for small-size reading or long-form copy.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat with a retro, toy-box energy. The notched detailing introduces a rugged, handmade flavor—less corporate, more playful—so it reads as attention-grabbing and characterful rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, stylized voice—combining sturdy sans foundations with decorative notches that create a distinctive, stamped or carved look for display use.
The uppercase set is particularly imposing and rectangular, while the lowercase keeps the same weight and squareness, making mixed-case text look unified and dense. Numerals match the same notched, cut-in detailing, reinforcing a cohesive display personality across letters and figures.