Sans Other Dimov 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, chunky, quirky, friendly, retro, display impact, playful branding, retro flavor, attention grabbing, rounded, blobby, tapered, angular cuts, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with soft, inflated curves and frequent wedge-like cut-ins that create a chiseled, cartoonish silhouette. Strokes are predominantly monoline with subtle optical swelling and tapering, and many joins end in angled, triangular terminals that add snap to otherwise rounded forms. Counters are generous for the weight, with round, slightly irregular apertures that keep shapes open in text. Overall proportions feel slightly uneven and hand-cut, giving the alphabet a lively, characterful rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency.
Best suited to short, bold applications such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where its quirky shapes can be read at larger sizes. It also works well for playful branding, event graphics, and expressive editorial titling. For body text, it’s most effective in brief bursts due to its dense color and distinctive forms.
The font reads bold and humorous, with a mischievous, toy-like energy that evokes mid-century display lettering and comic signage. Its softened massing feels approachable, while the sharp notches and angled terminals add attitude and a touch of wackiness. The tone is confident and attention-seeking without turning aggressive.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that blends rounded, friendly volume with angular cut details to create a memorable, slightly offbeat voice. Its construction prioritizes recognizability and charm, aiming for a retro-leaning, comic-signage feel that stands out in branding and headline settings.
In longer lines the texture stays dense and dark, but the varied silhouettes of letters (notably the notched diagonals and asymmetrical bowls) prevent monotony. Numerals are similarly chunky and stylized, suited more to display than to small-size UI use. The overall look favors personality and punch over strict neutrality.