Sans Other Dabab 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, children’s, playful, quirky, handmade, punchy, friendly, display impact, handmade charm, friendly branding, informal emphasis, irregular, bouncy, chunky, asymmetric, soft-cornered.
This typeface presents compact, heavy letterforms with a slightly irregular, hand-cut silhouette. Strokes are generally uniform in thickness, with subtly tapered joins and softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. The construction favors simple sans structures, but with inconsistent angles and varied curvature that create a lively rhythm across words. Counters are tight and often rounded, and several letters show off-kilter terminals and uneven widths that read as intentional, giving the set an energetic, poster-like texture. Figures follow the same chunky, simplified approach with clearly differentiated shapes.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and branding that benefits from a friendly, handcrafted voice. It can also work for children’s or casual editorial callouts where a strong, informal emphasis is needed, while longer body text may feel visually busy due to the dense weight and irregular rhythm.
The overall tone is playful and characterful, with a handmade, slightly mischievous feel. Its bouncy irregularity suggests informality and approachability, more like cut paper or marker lettering than a strict geometric system.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing sans look with a deliberately imperfect, handmade character. It prioritizes personality and impact over neutrality, aiming to stand out in display use while remaining broadly legible.
Spacing and letterfit appear relatively compact, which amplifies the dense, impactful color in text. The irregularities are consistent enough to feel like a coherent style rather than distortion, helping the font maintain readability while still looking distinctive.