Sans Other Apju 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'AC Texto' and 'AC Texto Pro' by Antoine Crama, 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Clara Sans' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, comics, playful, bouncy, friendly, cartoonish, lively, display impact, friendly tone, handmade feel, playful branding, chunky, rounded, wonky, tight apertures, soft corners.
A chunky sans with heavy, uniform strokes and softly rounded corners. Letterforms lean on simple geometric construction but introduce a deliberate wonkiness: subtle tilts, uneven edge angles, and slightly inconsistent widths create a hand-cut, poster-like rhythm. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, giving the face a dense, punchy silhouette, while spacing feels energetic rather than strictly mechanical.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short emphatic copy where its bold, animated texture can carry the message. It also fits packaging, playful branding, and kid-oriented materials that benefit from a friendly, handmade-display feel. For extended reading sizes, the compact counters and lively rhythm may feel dense, making it more effective in larger settings.
The overall tone is cheerful and mischievous, with a bouncy, informal presence that reads more like playful display lettering than neutral text typography. Its irregularities add personality and motion, suggesting a casual, kid-friendly or comic sensibility.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact, approachable display sans that balances geometric simplicity with intentional irregularity. Its goal is to feel expressive and friendly while remaining clear and highly visible in bold applications.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent weight and rounded treatment, but with noticeably varied glyph proportions that emphasize spontaneity. Numerals share the same bold, soft-edged build, keeping the set visually cohesive for headlines and short callouts.