Sans Other Askiw 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, titles, playful, whimsical, retro, quirky, friendly, display impact, geometric styling, retro flavor, brand distinctiveness, playful tone, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, high-contrast joins, cut terminals.
This typeface is a geometric sans with heavy, mostly even strokes and a distinctly faceted construction. Curves are frequently interrupted by angular cuts, producing octagonal bowls and chamfered terminals, while some joins taper into sharp, wedge-like points. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with round letters (O, C, G, o, e) reading as near-circular forms that have been trimmed into facets. Counters are generally open and simple, and the numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, mixing smooth curves with abrupt angled slices for a crisp, patterned silhouette.
This design is best suited to headlines, poster typography, branding marks, and packaging where its faceted geometry can be read at larger sizes. It can also work for short UI labels or section titles when a friendly, stylized voice is desired, but it is primarily a display option rather than a text workhorse.
The faceted cuts and occasional spike-like joins give the font a lively, toy-like energy that feels both retro and slightly sci‑fi. Its shapes read as confident and graphic rather than neutral, with a handcrafted quirkiness that adds character to short phrases and display settings.
The letterforms appear intended to translate a simple geometric sans into a more expressive, cut-corner style, using chamfers and wedge-like joins to add personality without introducing serifs. The consistent faceting across caps, lowercase, and numerals suggests a deliberate system aimed at producing a recognizable, graphic texture in display use.
Several glyphs emphasize pointed interior notches and angled entry/exit strokes, creating a distinctive sparkle at corners and joints. The lowercase maintains a simplified, single-storey feel where applicable, and the overall texture stays consistent across letters and numerals despite the intentional irregularity introduced by the chamfers and wedges.