Sans Other Novy 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cosan' by Adtypo, 'Croma Sans' by Hoftype, 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, 'MC Maxes' by Maulana Creative, 'Gloriola' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Byker' by The Northern Block, and 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, headlines, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, cartoonish, bouncy, attention-grabbing, approachability, handmade feel, humor, rounded, bulbous, soft corners, irregular, compact counters.
This typeface is built from heavy, rounded forms with softly squared corners and subtly uneven, hand-cut contours. Strokes are consistently thick with compact internal counters and generous, cushion-like curves, giving letters a dense, blocky presence. The construction favors simplified geometry and sturdy joins, with a slight wobble in edges and curvature that creates an informal rhythm. Uppercase shapes read broad and poster-like, while lowercase keeps similarly weighty silhouettes with short extenders and robust bowls.
Best suited for display typography where impact and personality matter—posters, bold headlines, playful branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It also fits informal signage, children’s or entertainment-oriented designs, and any application that benefits from thick, friendly letterforms with a handmade feel.
The overall tone feels upbeat and approachable, with a cartoon headline energy. Its puffy silhouettes and slightly irregular rhythm suggest something handmade and humorous rather than corporate or technical. The texture conveys warmth and a bit of mischief, like lettering meant to grab attention in a fun, low-pressure setting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch while staying friendly and approachable, using inflated shapes and slight irregularity to avoid a rigid, engineered look. It prioritizes character and immediacy for attention-grabbing display settings over refined text readability.
Round letters (like O/C/G) appear especially inflated and compact, and the numerals mirror the same sturdy, simplified styling for a cohesive set. At small sizes the tight counters and heavy joins may fill in, but at larger sizes the quirky contours become part of the charm.