Sans Other Ismah 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social media, playful, hand-drawn, casual, friendly, quirky, handwritten feel, approachability, casual voice, personality, rounded, soft, bouncy, informal, uneven.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, marker-like construction with soft curves, slightly irregular stroke endings, and subtly uneven rhythm from glyph to glyph. Strokes are generally monoline and low in contrast, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered joins that suggest a quick, natural writing motion. Proportions are compact and friendly, with open counters and simplified shapes; widths vary noticeably across letters, giving the alphabet a lively, non-mechanical texture. Numerals and punctuation follow the same casual geometry, with smooth curves and a lightly wobbled baseline feel.
It works well for kid-friendly or casual communication such as children’s materials, invitations, greeting cards, lightweight branding, and packaging that benefits from an approachable, handmade tone. It also suits posters and social graphics where personality is more important than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, homemade character that reads as relaxed rather than formal. Its imperfections feel intentional, lending personality and an easygoing, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to emulate an informal hand-lettered sans: clean enough for comfortable reading, but irregular enough to feel personal and playful. Its rounded, monoline shapes prioritize friendliness and immediacy over strict geometric precision.
Uppercase forms stay simple and readable while retaining handmade quirks (notably in diagonals and curved bowls), and lowercase shapes keep generous openings that support quick recognition. The sample text shows a consistent, energetic flow at paragraph sizes, where the unevenness becomes a charming texture rather than distracting detail.