Sans Other Dabos 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, quirky, cartoonish, friendly, lively, standout, approachability, handmade, humor, expressiveness, wonky, bouncy, chunky, rounded, irregular.
A heavy, informal sans with soft, rounded terminals and subtly uneven contours that mimic hand-cut or hand-drawn shapes. Letterforms lean on broad, simplified geometry with occasional wedge-like joins and small asymmetries that create a lively rhythm across words. Curves are generously inflated while straight strokes stay stout, producing a chunky silhouette and clear color on the page. Spacing feels slightly springy, and the overall construction favors characterful shapes over strict uniformity.
Best suited for short display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from an upbeat, handcrafted personality. It can also work well for children’s materials, event graphics, and casual signage where warmth and immediacy are more important than a restrained, editorial tone.
The font reads cheerful and mischievous, with a bouncy, cartoon-like energy that feels approachable rather than formal. Its irregularities and bulbous forms give it a handcrafted vibe suited to lighthearted messaging and expressive headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, comedic display voice—prioritizing bold presence and a handcrafted, slightly wonky rhythm to stand out in attention-driven layouts.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same playful, slightly skewed logic, and the numerals follow suit with rounded, simplified forms that keep the tone consistent. In longer sample lines, the texture remains cohesive, though the animated outlines and lively proportions are most effective when allowed generous size and breathing room.