Sans Other Lemow 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, event flyers, playful, handmade, quirky, casual, cartoonish, handmade feel, playful impact, display character, informal branding, angular, choppy, rough-cut, irregular, chunky.
A chunky, hand-cut sans with irregular polygonal strokes and subtly faceted curves. Terminals look abruptly sliced rather than smoothly finished, creating a choppy rhythm and a lively, uneven texture across words. Counters tend to be small and slightly off-round (notably in O/o and 8), while diagonals and joins show varied angles that keep the silhouettes energetic. Overall spacing and widths feel intentionally inconsistent, reinforcing an informal, crafted look while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where a bold, playful voice is desired. It works well for kids-oriented materials, casual event flyers, and humorous branding, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the angular cuts and faceting can be appreciated. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short blocks or display-style copy rather than continuous reading.
The font reads as playful and mischievous, with a homemade sign or cut-paper vibe. Its rough geometry and bouncy rhythm suggest humor and spontaneity rather than refinement, lending a friendly, slightly chaotic tone to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to mimic irregular, hand-cut letterforms—prioritizing character and texture over strict geometric consistency. Its sturdy shapes and jagged terminals aim to deliver immediate impact and a distinctive, approachable personality in display typography.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, while lowercase introduces more personality through uneven shoulders and angular bowls. Numerals are bold and graphic, with distinctive shapes (especially 2, 3, 5, and 8) that emphasize the hand-formed aesthetic. The overall texture becomes more pronounced in longer text, where the irregular edges create a strong visual pattern.