Sans Other Apbi 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JollyGood Proper' and 'JollyGood Sans' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, quirky, chunky, retro, friendly, novelty, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, soft corners, wobbly, cartoonish, bouncy, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with swollen strokes, softened corners, and subtly uneven contours that create a hand-cut, wobbly rhythm. Counters are generous and mostly rounded, while terminals often finish with slightly angled, sheared cuts that add a lively, imperfect edge. Width and internal spacing vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a bouncy texture; the lowercase leans on single-storey forms and simplified construction, and the figures are bold and compact with large internal shapes.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, event graphics, and merchandise where a friendly, handcrafted boldness is desirable.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a comic, handcrafted feel that reads as approachable rather than precise. Its irregularities and chunky silhouettes suggest fun, spontaneity, and a touch of retro novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing sans that feels hand-made and characterful, using softened forms and irregular rhythm to avoid a rigid, corporate look.
The font’s weight and soft geometry make it most effective at larger sizes, where the uneven stroke edges and varied widths become part of the personality. In text settings the rhythm is intentionally lumpy, emphasizing expression over strict uniformity.