Sans Other Noju 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knicknack' by Great Scott (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, quirky, cartoon, chunky, bouncy, friendly display, handmade feel, comic tone, bold impact, approachability, rounded, irregular, soft corners, hand-cut, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with lively, uneven contours and subtly wobbly verticals. Strokes stay broadly monolinear, with soft corners and occasional wedge-like terminals that feel hand-cut rather than mechanically drawn. Counters are generally small and compact, and many forms lean on simplified geometry (notably circular bowls) while still keeping a slightly irregular rhythm across the set. Overall spacing and proportions read as deliberately inconsistent in a controlled way, giving the alphabet a buoyant, cutout look that remains legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, events, and social graphics where a friendly, cartoonish presence is desired. For long reading or small sizes, the tight counters and heavy mass can reduce clarity.
The font projects a playful, mischievous tone—more comic and kid-friendly than corporate. Its chunky silhouettes and gently distorted shapes evoke handmade signage, party graphics, and lighthearted packaging, where personality is more important than typographic restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly approachable display sans with a handcrafted, cut-paper energy. By combining monolinear weight with irregular shaping and soft terminals, it prioritizes character and charm while keeping letterforms simple and recognizable.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same bold, rounded construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and a generally simplified, friendly skeleton. Numerals match the same soft, chunky build, reinforcing a consistent display voice across letters and figures.