Sans Other Abkem 9 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Longreach' by Hanoded, and 'Calsera' and 'Franklin Stone' by Ironbird Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, chunky, quirky, friendly, retro, playfulness, impact, approachability, handmade feel, rounded, soft-cornered, cartoonish, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with compact proportions and a distinctly hand-cut, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, but terminals are often angled or subtly wedge-like, creating a lively, irregular silhouette. Counters are small and rounded, with tight apertures (notably in forms like C, S, e, and a), and the overall spacing feels snug and punchy. Numerals and capitals carry the same chunky, simplified construction, with small shifts in balance and slant from glyph to glyph that read as intentional personality rather than strict geometry.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and short bursts of copy where a bold, friendly personality is desirable. It can work well for children’s content, playful branding, event graphics, and merchandise-style applications where strong silhouettes and a bouncy rhythm help the type carry from a distance.
The font projects a cheerful, informal tone—bold, humorous, and a bit mischievous. Its wobbly, cut-paper energy feels retro and kid-friendly, leaning toward playful display rather than sober neutrality. The dense black shapes give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering an approachable, cartoon-leaning display voice using simplified sans structures and thick, compact forms. The slight irregularity and angled terminals suggest an intention to feel handmade and energetic while remaining highly legible at large sizes.
In running text, the dark color and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes; the character is driven by silhouette and rhythm more than fine detail. The mix of rounded bowls and occasional sharp, chiseled terminals adds a distinctive “handmade” edge to an otherwise simple sans framework.