Sans Other Abnum 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, bouncy, friendly, whimsical, cartoony, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, rounded, chunky, bulky, wobbly, irregular.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy, uniform strokes and soft corners. Letterforms show intentional irregularity: subtle tilts, wavy verticals, and slightly uneven proportions that create a hand-cut, poster-like feel. Counters are generally generous for the weight, and bowls and terminals tend toward blobby, inflated shapes. The overall texture is lively rather than rigid, with glyphs feeling individually shaped while still maintaining consistent heft and spacing.
Well-suited for attention-grabbing display work such as posters, headlines, packaging, and playful branding, especially where a friendly, handmade feel is desirable. It works best at medium-to-large sizes for titles, logos, and short bursts of text where its irregular rhythm becomes a feature rather than a distraction.
The font projects a cheerful, informal personality with a comic, kid-friendly energy. Its off-kilter rhythm and inflated shapes read as approachable and humorous, adding motion and personality to short phrases. The tone is more expressive than utilitarian, suggesting fun, games, and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice with handcrafted charm. By mixing consistent stroke weight with deliberately uneven contours and slight wobble, it aims to feel energetic and informal while staying cohesive across letters and numbers.
Uppercase forms appear particularly blocky and compact, while lowercase maintains rounded, buoyant silhouettes that keep words readable at display sizes. Numerals share the same chunky construction and playful irregularity, supporting cohesive headline and badge-style typography.