Sans Other Kemum 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, handmade, retro, quirky, friendly, display impact, human warmth, retro flavor, informal branding, chunky, irregular, bouncy, soft corners, compact.
A compact sans with heavy, sculpted strokes and gently irregular contours that create a hand-cut, slightly wobbly rhythm. Letterforms are simplified and mostly monolinear in feel, with subtle flare and taper at terminals rather than crisp geometric cuts. Curves are full and rounded, counters are moderately open, and the overall texture reads dark and punchy, especially in text. Uppercase shapes are condensed and sturdy, while the lowercase shows a more casual, bouncy construction with simple, single-storey forms and round dots.
Works best for display applications such as posters, headlines, packaging, and branding where a friendly, distinctive voice is desirable. It can also suit signage or short blurbs where strong presence and an informal tone help carry the message, while longer passages may feel visually heavy.
The font projects a playful, handmade personality with a retro sign-painting and cartoon-adjacent tone. Its uneven cadence feels human and informal, favoring charm and character over strict neutrality.
Likely designed to provide a characterful sans option that feels handcrafted and approachable, combining condensed proportions with a lively, slightly irregular finish for high-impact display typography.
In running text the dense weight and lively outlines create strong presence and a slightly noisy texture, which can be an advantage for attention-grabbing settings. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, bold silhouette that supports short, high-impact messaging.