Sans Other Buraf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, whimsical, storybook, playful, folksy, retro, handmade charm, expressive display, playful readability, retro flavor, hand-drawn, lively, soft curves, angular cuts, quirky.
This typeface uses a hand-cut, sans-like construction with subtly irregular stroke behavior and gently tapered joins. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C/O/Q), while many terminals end in angled, chisel-like cuts that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Proportions vary noticeably from letter to letter, with bouncy baselines, uneven counters, and a compact lowercase with relatively small internal space. The overall silhouette reads bold through massing rather than heavy strokes, with clear, high-contrast shapes that stay legible despite the intentional wobble.
Best suited for display settings where personality is a priority—headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, and brand marks that want a handmade or narrative feel. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, section titles), but its irregular rhythm is most effective at larger sizes where the details and bounce can be appreciated.
The tone feels playful and story-driven, like hand-painted signage or a children’s book headline. Its uneven contours and angled terminals add charm and personality, giving text a friendly, slightly mischievous energy rather than a strict, modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to evoke a handcrafted, cut-letter look while remaining broadly readable and cohesive across the alphabet. It prioritizes expressiveness—through angled terminals, varied proportions, and animated spacing—over strict geometric consistency.
The font’s character comes from controlled irregularity: repeated shapes don’t look mechanically identical, and spacing feels intentionally loose and animated. Uppercase forms are expressive and slightly quirky (with distinctive diagonals and asymmetric curves), and the numerals match the same cut-paper, hand-rendered attitude, making mixed text feel cohesive.