Sans Other Kenol 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, display text, headlines, hand-drawn, quirky, folky, friendly, casual, handmade feel, casual branding, expressive display, human warmth, quirky texture, irregular, wobbly, soft corners, compact, textured.
This typeface is a condensed, monolinear sans with deliberately irregular outlines and subtly wavy strokes that mimic hand-drawn lettering. Terminals are mostly blunt and slightly softened, and curves show gentle asymmetry, giving counters an organic, uneven rhythm. Proportions are compact with relatively tall ascenders and simple, open forms; diagonals and joins occasionally kink rather than resolving into perfectly smooth geometry, reinforcing the informal construction.
It works best for short-to-medium display settings where its hand-made irregularity can be appreciated—posters, cover titles, packaging, and brand accents for artisanal or casual concepts. It can also function for brief text blocks in friendly contexts, though the condensed width and uneven stroke rhythm favor larger sizes and generous spacing.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a homemade, sketchbook character that feels human rather than engineered. Its mild roughness and uneven pacing suggest an offbeat, crafty personality suited to lighthearted or expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the warmth of informal hand lettering in a simple sans framework, prioritizing personality and texture over strict geometric consistency. Its condensed silhouette and straightforward shapes aim to stay legible while still feeling distinctly human and idiosyncratic.
Uppercase forms read tall and condensed, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with small, simple details (single-storey shapes where expected and unobtrusive punctuation). Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with slightly inconsistent curves and widths that add charm without becoming chaotic.