Sans Other Novo 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Nuvo' by FontFont, 'Achates' by Karandash, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Gloriola' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, logos, playful, chunky, friendly, cartoonish, retro, playfulness, impact, approachability, handmade feel, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, quirky, bouncy, irregular.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with chunky strokes and noticeably rounded corners throughout. Many letters have subtly uneven geometry and a hand-cut feel—stems can lean slightly, joins are blunted, and curves bulge gently rather than following strict circles. Counters are relatively small for the weight, with generous ink coverage that gives the alphabet a compact, punchy silhouette. Overall spacing and widths vary by character, creating a lively rhythm in both the uppercase set and the simpler, single-storey lowercase forms.
Best suited for short, high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It performs well when you want a bold, friendly voice and clear shapes at larger sizes, where the irregular rhythm reads as character rather than noise.
The tone is informal and upbeat, reading as approachable and slightly mischievous rather than corporate or technical. Its exaggerated weight and softened shapes evoke cartoon titling and vintage display signage, giving text a friendly, comedic emphasis.
The design appears intended as a personality-driven display sans: maximal weight, softened corners, and lightly irregular construction to create a warm, handmade impression while remaining broadly legible. It emphasizes presence and charm over neutrality and typographic refinement.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent rounded, blocky construction, and the numerals follow the same simplified, filled-in approach (notably the dense 8/9 and open-top styling cues in several figures). In longer samples the texture is intentionally lumpy and energetic, prioritizing personality over strict regularity and fine detail.