Sans Other Mebab 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, chunky, cartoon, friendly, casual, attention-grabbing, friendly tone, handmade feel, comedic display, rounded, soft corners, hand-drawn, bouncy, irregular.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular contours that mimic a hand-cut or marker-drawn feel. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, with slightly wobbly edges and asymmetric joins that create an intentionally imperfect rhythm. Counters are small-to-medium and often rounded or teardrop-like, and overall spacing feels tight, giving words a dense, punchy texture. Uppercase forms are squat and simplified, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, readable structure with a single-storey “a” and “g” and a generally sturdy, vertical stance.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headers, product packaging, labels, and playful branding where a bold, friendly voice is desired. It can also work for display copy in children’s materials or casual event graphics, but its dense color and quirky rhythm make it less ideal for extended small-size reading.
The font reads as cheerful and informal, with a comedic, kid-friendly energy. Its chunky silhouettes and bouncy irregularities suggest warmth and approachability rather than precision or seriousness, making text feel lively and conversational.
Likely designed as a characterful display sans that delivers immediate personality and strong black shape on the page. The goal appears to be an approachable, cartoon-leaning tone with hand-made charm, while keeping letterforms simple enough to remain legible in quick, punchy phrases.
Round dots (notably on “i” and “j”) and the soft, swollen terminals reinforce the bubbly tone. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and softness, with simplified shapes that prioritize impact over strict typographic regularity.