Sans Other Dinan 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, whimsical, folksy, chunky, distinctiveness, retro flavor, hand-cut feel, display impact, brand voice, angular cuts, soft corners, notched, high-ink, poster-like.
A heavy, high-ink sans with distinctive angular cut-ins and wedge-like terminals that give many strokes a chiseled, notched look. Curves are broadly rounded but frequently interrupted by sharp diagonals, creating a faceted rhythm across bowls and joins. Proportions skew wide in several caps (notably rounded letters) while other forms stay tighter, producing an intentionally uneven, hand-cut texture. Counters are compact and often asymmetric, and the overall silhouette reads as sturdy and blocky rather than geometric or strictly modular.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where the chunky forms and carved details can read clearly at larger sizes. It can also work for signage and short display copy that benefits from a quirky, retro voice, while longer paragraphs may feel visually dense due to the tight counters and strong texture.
The letterforms convey a playful, retro display tone—part carnival poster, part mid-century sign painting—through their chunky weight and quirky, carved details. The irregular faceting adds a humorous, spirited energy that feels informal and attention-seeking without becoming script-like or decorative in the traditional sense.
The design appears intended as a distinctive display sans that injects personality through faceted cuts and irregular, hand-crafted geometry while maintaining straightforward sans construction. Its goal seems to be immediate recognizability and a lively rhythm rather than neutral, system-like clarity.
The font’s identity is driven by consistent diagonal notches and tapered joins that appear across both uppercase and lowercase, creating a recognizable “cut paper” or “carved” signature. In text, the dense color and lively outlines emphasize headlines and short phrases more than extended reading, especially where counters and apertures tighten.