Sans Other Lydi 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' and 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Orecla' by Maulana Creative, and 'Thierry Leonie' by Viswell (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, titles, playful, rugged, bold, retro, handmade, attention, texture, informality, retro flavor, diy feel, chunky, condensed, irregular, rounded corners, blocky.
A chunky, condensed sans with heavy strokes and a distinctly hand-cut, irregular edge. Letterforms are built from simple, blocky shapes with slightly rounded corners and small, inconsistent notches that create a rough texture in text. Counters are compact and sometimes angular, and curves (like C, O, S) feel squared-off rather than geometric. Spacing and widths vary modestly between glyphs, giving lines a lively, uneven rhythm while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, branding lockups, packaging, labels, and merch graphics where its rough texture can be a feature. It can also work for playful titles or pull quotes, but the irregular edges and dense forms are less ideal for long reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is playful and rugged, evoking DIY signage, comic display lettering, and retro novelty graphics. Its deliberate roughness reads as energetic and informal, with a bold, attention-grabbing presence that feels more crafted than polished.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice with a hand-made, cut-paper or stamped feel—prioritizing character and impact over pristine uniformity. Its condensed build and compact counters suggest an aim to fit strong headlines into tight spaces while keeping a distinctive, tactile texture.
The uppercase set feels especially sturdy and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains the same cut-out character with simplified forms. Numerals are similarly blocky and compact, matching the font’s punchy, textured silhouette.