Sans Other Dilat 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, kids media, playful, quirky, retro, punchy, cartoon, novelty display, playful impact, handmade feel, retro flavor, wobbly, chunky, compact, tilted cuts, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded outer contours and irregular, wedge-like cuts that create a subtly wavy silhouette. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, but the terminals often shear at angles, producing chiseled-looking joins and asymmetric counters. The rhythm is intentionally uneven—characters lean and swell slightly from glyph to glyph—giving the alphabet a handmade, cut-paper feel while maintaining consistent overall weight and strong, solid color on the page.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where its bold texture can carry the message. It also fits entertainment-oriented contexts—children’s media, event graphics, and playful branding—where an irregular, characterful sans can add personality. For longer passages, it works most effectively in small bursts or as a display accent.
The typeface reads as playful and mischievous, with a vintage novelty energy. Its bouncy shapes and angular nicks suggest a cartoon title card or mid-century display vibe, making text feel lively and informal rather than technical or refined.
The design appears intended as an expressive display sans that prioritizes character and impact over neutrality. Its consistent heaviness combined with intentionally irregular cuts suggests a goal of creating a lively, hand-fashioned look that remains legible at headline sizes.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and poster-like, while lowercase keeps the same chunky texture with simplified, sometimes quirky construction (notably in curves and diagonals). Numerals follow the same playful logic, with bold silhouettes and angled terminal treatments that help them match headline settings.