Sans Other Kemiv 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, packaging, posters, headlines, editorial, quirky, friendly, informal, retro, playful, humanized sans, casual readability, distinctive texture, retro charm, hand-drawn, soft terminals, bouncy rhythm, open counters, uneven baseline.
A compact sans with a hand-drawn, slightly irregular construction and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, while corners and joins show subtle wobble and asymmetry that keeps letters from feeling mechanically uniform. Curves are generous and open, with rounded bowls and mostly open apertures; terminals tend to finish bluntly with a soft, drawn look rather than crisp geometric cuts. Proportions are generally tall and condensed, but with noticeable per-glyph width variation, and a gently shifting baseline/vertical alignment that adds character in text.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and brand accents where a personable, handcrafted tone is desirable. It works well for packaging, posters, editorial callouts, and casual UI/marketing moments where a clean sans feel is wanted but a neutral, clinical texture would be too plain.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a lightly whimsical, offbeat personality. Its imperfect geometry reads as human and conversational rather than corporate, giving it a retro-leaning, indie feel that can make text seem more friendly and less formal.
The design appears intended to blend the familiarity of a simple sans with the warmth of hand-made irregularities, producing a readable but characterful texture. It aims for an approachable, distinctive voice without relying on overt decoration or high-contrast detailing.
Uppercase forms keep a simple, sign-like silhouette, while the lowercase leans more contemporary and readable, creating a mixed, eclectic texture. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with slightly inconsistent widths and soft curvature that match the letterforms.