Sans Other Adnat 17 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'Autumn Voyage' by Hanoded, 'Crossten' by Horizon Type, 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry, 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra, and 'Karol Sans' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, quirky, friendly, comic, bold, attention-grab, informal tone, display impact, youthful feel, humor, chunky, rounded, wobbly, blunt terminals, compact counters.
The design is a heavy, geometric-leaning sans with soft corners and subtly irregular construction. Strokes are broadly uniform, but many glyphs show a gentle tilt or warped verticals, creating a hand-cut, lively rhythm rather than strict mechanical precision. Counters are compact and rounded, terminals are blunt, and overall spacing reads as sturdy and compact, emphasizing silhouette and impact over fine detail.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, packaging, event flyers, social graphics, and branding that benefits from a fun, approachable voice. It works especially well for short headlines, logos, and punchy statements where its chunky forms and quirky rhythm can be appreciated at larger sizes.
This typeface projects a playful, off-kilter energy with a friendly, cartoonish confidence. Its deliberate wobble and chunky silhouettes give it a humorous, informal tone that feels suited to lighthearted messaging and attention-grabbing headlines.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact display typography with an intentionally imperfect, animated feel. By combining thick, simplified forms with irregular alignment and slightly skewed shapes, it aims to stand out quickly and convey personality rather than neutrality.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same chunky visual weight, with single-storey lowercase forms and a generally rounded, simplified construction. Numerals follow the same heavy, slightly irregular style, keeping a consistent, animated texture across mixed text.