Sans Other Abloj 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Chubbét' by Emboss, 'Flip' by K-Type, 'Marquee' by Pelavin Fonts, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, chunky, quirky, handmade, bouncy, impact, approachability, humor, informality, brand voice, rounded, wedge-cut, cartoony, irregular, soft-cornered.
A heavy, rounded sans with simplified geometry and a gently irregular rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with softened corners and frequent wedge-like cuts at terminals that create a subtly chiseled look. Counters tend to be compact and circular (notably in O, o, 8, 9), while several letters show slight angular inflections and asymmetric joins (e.g., K, R, W, Y). The overall spacing and letter widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, uneven texture in text while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging fronts, product labels, and playful branding. It can also work for kids-oriented materials and casual signage where personality and immediacy matter more than long-form reading comfort.
The font reads as friendly and mischievous, with a buoyant, cartoon-leaning tone. Its chunky forms and tilted-feeling silhouettes (from uneven widths and wedge terminals rather than true italics) give it an informal, handcrafted energy suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with an approachable, humorous character. By combining uniform heavy strokes with softened corners and wedge-cut terminals, it aims to feel bold and attention-grabbing while retaining a friendly, handmade charm.
Uppercase forms appear especially blocky and assertive, while the lowercase maintains a compact, sturdy presence with simple, single-storey constructions. Numerals match the same rounded, weighty voice, with bold curves and small counters that emphasize impact over delicacy.