Sans Other Dilam 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, event flyers, playful, quirky, cartoony, friendly, bouncy, attention grab, handmade feel, humor, kid-friendly, display impact, rounded, chunky, irregular, wobbly, soft corners.
A very heavy, compact sans with rounded, softened corners and an intentionally uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes are monolinear and blob-like, with subtle wobble in verticals and diagonals that makes each glyph feel slightly tilted or squashed. Counters are small but generally open, and joins are simplified and sturdy, emphasizing solid silhouettes over precision. Uppercase and lowercase share the same chunky construction, while figures follow the same stout, rounded geometry for a consistent texture in display settings.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, short calls-to-action, packaging fronts, and playful branding where a strong, characterful wordmark is needed. It can work in short blurbs or slogans, but will be most effective when given room and size to preserve clarity and let the irregular rhythm read as intentional.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a mischievous, cartoon-signage energy. Its wavy stance and chunky shapes feel friendly and humorous rather than strict or technical, suggesting a lighthearted, kid-forward voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a humorous, handmade sensibility—prioritizing bold silhouettes, rounded friendliness, and animated rhythm over geometric uniformity. It aims to feel approachable and attention-grabbing, like cut-paper lettering or comic signage translated into a sturdy sans.
Letterforms show purposeful irregularity in width and stance, creating a lively, bouncing baseline and a handmade feel in text lines. The bold massing produces strong spot color, but the tight counters and idiosyncratic shapes make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the personality reads clearly.