Sans Other Akva 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Nure' by FSD, 'Allrounder Grotesk Condensed' by Identity Letters, 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans R' by S-Core, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids branding, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, chunky, handmade feel, display impact, playful tone, texture, rounded, inked, irregular, blobby, soft-edged.
A very heavy, soft-cornered sans with visibly irregular outlines and an inked, hand-cut feel. Strokes are broadly consistent but edges wobble subtly, creating a lively texture and uneven rhythm across words. Bowls and counters tend toward rounded, slightly squarish forms, with occasional pinched joins and small notches that reinforce the handmade construction. Spacing reads a bit loose and variable, contributing to an informal, cutout-like silhouette in text.
Best suited to posters, headlines, short slogans, and packaging where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can work well for playful branding, stickers, event promos, and social graphics, especially when used in short bursts or larger sizes to let the distinctive edges read clearly.
The font conveys a playful, casual tone with a crafty, human touch. Its chunky shapes and imperfect edges feel approachable and humorous, evoking DIY signage, children’s materials, or retro novelty lettering rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-rendered, cut-paper or stamped lettering in a dense, high-impact style. Its goal is to provide an expressive, approachable sans for display use, prioritizing personality and texture over strict geometric uniformity.
In the sample text, the heavy color and bouncy contours produce strong impact at display sizes, while the irregularities add character but can introduce a slightly noisy texture in longer passages. Numerals and capitals share the same soft, carved look, keeping the set visually cohesive.