Sans Other Dibir 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, bouncy, friendly, quirky, chunky, approachability, personality, display impact, informal tone, rounded, wobbly, cartoonish, soft corners, asymmetric.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular geometry that gives each glyph a hand-cut, slightly wavy silhouette. Strokes are thick and confident, with gentle modulation and occasional off-axis curves that prevent the forms from feeling rigid. Counters are generally open and rounded, terminals are blunt, and several letters show intentionally uneven widths and quirky joins, creating a lively rhythm across words. Figures are similarly bold and simplified, with rounded bowls and a slightly skewed, informal stance.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks where personality is a priority. It can work for short bursts of text in playful editorial layouts, kids-focused materials, event promos, and casual signage, especially when set with comfortable tracking and ample leading.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a humorous, handmade energy that reads as approachable rather than technical. Its buoyant shapes and mild unevenness suggest a casual, human presence suited to cheerful messaging and lighthearted branding.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold sans voice with an intentionally imperfect, hand-shaped feel—prioritizing charm and memorability over strict geometric regularity. Its forms aim to stand out in attention-grabbing settings while maintaining straightforward letter construction for quick recognition.
The design’s deliberate irregularity becomes more noticeable in longer text, where the wavy verticals and varied letter widths add motion and personality. At larger sizes the distinctive silhouettes are clear; in smaller settings the heavy weight and quirky proportions may call for generous spacing and careful line length choices.