Sans Other Fuba 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cosan' by Adtypo, 'FF Sanuk Big' by FontFont, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Formiga' by TipoType, and 'Ambra Sans' and 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, chunky, friendly, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, display emphasis, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact, cartoonish.
A very heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact letterforms and softly squared corners. Counters are generally open and simple, with a mix of geometric curves and blunt terminals that create a sturdy, blocky texture. The lowercase shows large bowls and a prominent dot on i/j, while the uppercase stays wide-shouldered and stable, producing strong, even color in lines of text. Numerals match the same chunky construction, with thick strokes and simplified interior shapes for high-impact display use.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding where impact and personality are priorities. It also works well for short taglines, labels, and logo-style wordmarks, particularly when a friendly, chunky tone is desired over minimalism.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, leaning toward a fun, poster-like presence rather than a restrained corporate voice. Its softened geometry and dense weight give it an approachable, slightly retro character that feels at home in energetic, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a friendly, rounded voice—balancing geometric simplicity with softened corners to avoid feeling harsh. Its forms emphasize immediate legibility at display sizes while projecting an upbeat, approachable personality.
The heavy weight and compact counters make spacing feel tight at larger sizes, creating a strong, continuous rhythm across words. The design’s consistent stroke heft and rounded joins keep it readable despite the dense texture, especially in short headlines and statements.