Sans Other Kenov 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Amman Sans' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, posters, headlines, packaging, editorial accents, informal, quirky, handmade, friendly, lively, human warmth, casual emphasis, playfulness, approachability, slanted, rounded, bouncy, uneven rhythm, soft terminals.
A slanted sans with a handmade, slightly irregular build and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes are smooth and low-contrast, with softly rounded terminals and gently swollen joins that keep counters open. Letterforms lean consistently, but widths and interior shapes vary in a way that feels intentionally loose rather than geometric, giving the text a lively texture. Numerals share the same casual construction, with simplified forms and curved, calligraphic-like turns.
This font works best where an informal voice is desirable: branding and packaging that benefits from a handmade feel, posters and headlines that need energy, and short editorial accents such as pull quotes or section headers. It is especially effective in larger sizes where its uneven rhythm and soft terminals can be appreciated without crowding.
The tone is playful and approachable, reading more like quick, confident handwriting than a strict typographic system. Its gentle wobble and relaxed spacing lend it a conversational, human quality suited to cheerful or whimsical messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, handwritten-leaning sans impression while remaining readable in continuous text. Its controlled slant, open counters, and low-contrast strokes suggest a focus on warmth and spontaneity rather than strict geometric neutrality.
The uppercase set is compact and expressive, while the lowercase shows more individuality in forms like a, g, and y, reinforcing the hand-drawn character. The italic slant is integral to the design rather than a separate emphasis style, and the overall rhythm prioritizes personality over strict uniformity.