Sans Other Lyhi 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Candu' by Dora Typefoundry, 'Vilanders' by Edignwn Type, and 'Polin Sans' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, handmade, quirky, chunky, retro, display impact, handmade feel, playful branding, informal voice, irregular, blobby, rugged, cartoony, inked.
This typeface uses heavy, compact shapes with rounded corners and subtly wobbly outlines that give each glyph a cut-out, hand-formed look. Strokes stay broadly uniform, while counters are small and uneven, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. Curves are slightly lumpy, joins feel softly pinched rather than geometric, and widths vary by letter, creating an animated rhythm across words. Lowercase forms read large relative to caps, with short extenders and simplified, sturdy constructions.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, headlines, titles, and display copy where its chunky texture can be a feature. It can work well on playful packaging, labels, stickers, and youth-oriented or casual branding, especially when you want a handmade, spirited voice rather than a clean neutral sans.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a DIY, cartoon-like energy. Its uneven edges and chunky silhouettes suggest a friendly, slightly mischievous personality that feels more expressive than technical. The texture evokes handmade signage or inked lettering rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display presence with an intentionally imperfect, hand-cut texture. It prioritizes personality and punch over strict regularity, aiming to create lively word shapes and a distinctive, approachable impact.
In longer lines, the strong black shapes and tight interior spaces can make text feel heavy, so it reads best with generous size and spacing. The figures are bold and blocky, matching the letterforms’ irregular, cut-paper character.