Sans Other Dabik 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, quirky, chunky, retro, friendly, display impact, handmade feel, friendly branding, retro flavor, wobbly, irregular, rounded, soft corners, cartoonish.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded corners and slightly irregular outlines that create a hand-cut, wobbly silhouette. Stroke endings are mostly blunt, with gently softened terminals and broad, open counters that keep the dense weight readable. Proportions feel compact in the capitals while the lowercase shows a tall, sturdy presence with simplified forms and minimal detail. Overall rhythm is lively rather than rigid, with subtle shape variation across glyphs that reads as intentional, giving the font an energetic, handmade texture.
Well-suited to short, bold statements such as posters, headlines, event titles, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also works for youth-oriented or casual products where a friendly, handmade feel is desirable. For longer passages, it’s most effective in brief bursts (subheads, pull quotes) rather than continuous reading.
The tone is cheerful and informal, with a bouncy, off-kilter confidence that suggests humor and approachability. Its chunky forms and slight wobble evoke vintage sign painting, comic display lettering, and playful packaging. The overall impression is bold and attention-grabbing without feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans: big, friendly shapes with controlled irregularity to simulate a handmade, cutout look while remaining broadly legible. It prioritizes personality and impact over strict geometric consistency, aiming to add warmth and humor to bold typographic moments.
The numerals match the rounded, cut-paper character of the letters, leaning toward simplified, poster-friendly shapes. In text, the unevenness adds personality and motion, making it best when set with ample spacing and at sizes where the soft corners and broad counters can breathe.