Sans Other Lyha 16 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dreambox' by Bale Type, 'Fox Felix' by Fox7, 'Childfolk' by Good Java Studio, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, event flyers, packaging, grunge, hand-cut, playful, punk, horror, distressed display, diy texture, high impact, themed branding, rough-edged, blocky, inked, irregular, chunky.
A heavy, blocky sans with intentionally irregular outlines that feel carved or torn rather than smoothly drawn. Strokes keep a generally even thickness, but edges wobble and corners nick in and out, creating a rugged silhouette and lively texture. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetrical, with small interior openings that emphasize the solid, poster-like mass. The lowercase follows the same cutout logic, with simple construction and slightly varied widths that add a handmade rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where the distressed contour can be appreciated—posters, flyers, social graphics, merch, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for themed titles (horror, Halloween, punk/DIY) and short, high-impact phrases, but is less appropriate for extended reading due to its heavy density and rugged edges.
The overall tone is gritty and mischievous, like DIY signage or a distressed stencil pulled from paper or vinyl. Its rough perimeter and chunky forms read as energetic and a bit menacing, aligning well with spooky, rebellious, or tongue-in-cheek themes rather than refined minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a handmade, rough-cut look—prioritizing personality and texture over geometric polish. Its simplified, stout letterforms suggest a focus on quick recognition at display sizes while retaining an intentionally imperfect, tactile finish.
At text sizes the uneven edge texture becomes a strong identifying feature, producing a dark, lively color that can feel dense in long paragraphs. The numerals match the same cutout character, with simplified shapes and stout proportions that hold up well in short bursts.