Sans Other Abdos 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'Certa Sans' by Glen Jan, 'Safran' by Hubert Jocham Type, 'Sana Sans' by Latinotype, 'Winnie The Hoop' by LetterMaker, 'Cormac' by Typedepot, and 'Aniuk' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, bouncy, high impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, informal display, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, heavy terminals, informal.
This typeface presents as a heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and a distinctly chunky, cut-from-shapes construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and many letters show subtly irregular, slightly tilted terminals that add a handmade, bouncy rhythm. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, while overall proportions lean broad and sturdy, giving the glyphs a dense, poster-like footprint. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with single-storey forms (notably a and g), and the numerals match the same blunt, robust geometry.
This font is well suited to attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and bold branding where a friendly, informal tone is desired. It also works well on packaging, labels, and promotional graphics that benefit from a chunky, retro display feel. For longer passages, it will typically perform best in larger sizes with generous leading to preserve readability.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a retro, display-oriented personality. Its slightly quirky, uneven details keep it from feeling clinical, lending a casual, fun voice that suits lighthearted or nostalgic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, playful character rather than a strictly geometric or neutral voice. Its softly irregular terminals and compact counters suggest a deliberate move toward a hand-cut, cartoonish display aesthetic that stays cohesive across letters and figures.
At text sizes, the heavy weight and tight counters can reduce internal clarity, especially in complex strings and punctuation-heavy lines. The font’s strength is its strong silhouette and energetic spacing rhythm, which reads best when given room and used in short bursts.