Sans Other Apty 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, quirky, cartoonish, playful display, friendly branding, handmade feel, bold impact, rounded, soft corners, bouncy baseline, irregular, compact counters.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with rounded corners and subtly irregular geometry that gives each character a slightly hand-cut, wobbling feel. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt and padded rather than sharply squared. The letterforms show gentle asymmetries and a lively rhythm, with round counters (O, o, 8) that feel slightly squashed and wide, and diagonals (V, W, X, y) that read thick and cushioned. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a compact-shouldered r, and a chunky, curved s; figures are similarly bold and rounded with clear, simplified silhouettes.
Best suited to display typography where its chunky shapes and quirky rhythm can carry personality—children’s products, playful branding, packaging, posters, and short headlines. It can work for emphatic callouts and labels, while longer passages may feel dense due to the tight counters and energetic texture.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, combining a toy-like heft with a casual, handmade looseness. It feels approachable and comedic rather than technical, with a buoyant, slightly mischievous personality that suits lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly sans voice with an intentionally imperfect, hand-rendered flavor—prioritizing warmth and character over strict geometric precision.
Spacing and proportions feel intentionally uneven for character, producing a bouncy texture in text. The heavy weight and softened details make small interior spaces tight in places, favoring display sizes where the playful shapes remain distinct.