Sans Other Abliw 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, bold, cartoonish, playful display, handmade feel, high impact, friendly branding, rounded, bulky, bouncy, irregular, hand-drawn.
A very heavy, rounded sans with softly squared curves and chunky terminals. Letterforms show noticeable, intentional irregularity: bowls and stems subtly wobble, verticals lean slightly from glyph to glyph, and curves pinch or swell to create a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are compact but kept open enough for display use, with simplified shapes and minimal interior detailing. The overall texture is dense and punchy, with per-glyph idiosyncrasies that read as hand-cut or hand-lettered rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, event promos, packaging, and playful branding where personality is the primary goal. It can work well for children’s content, games, and sticker-style graphics, and is most effective at medium to large sizes where the irregular details and buoyant rhythm are clearly visible.
The font conveys a humorous, informal tone with a bouncy energy, like cut-paper signage or cartoon titling. Its exaggerated weight and uneven posture feel approachable and mischievous, prioritizing character over restraint. The overall impression is upbeat and attention-grabbing rather than neutral or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with a deliberately imperfect, hand-made feel. By combining simplified sans structures with varied widths and lively contours, it aims to create strong impact while keeping the tone casual and fun rather than formal.
Across the alphabet and numerals, the design maintains consistent heaviness while allowing width and posture to vary for a more animated word shape. Numerals match the letters’ chunky, rounded construction and read well as a set, reinforcing a cohesive display personality.