Sans Other Duby 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Novel Display' by Atlas Font Foundry, 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'Macho' by Dada Studio, 'Mato Sans' by Picador, and 'Karol Sans' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, display impact, handmade feel, approachability, humor, chunky, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish, soft corners.
A heavy, chunky sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular contours that create a hand-cut, cut-paper feel. Strokes are thick and compact, with wide, open counters in letters like O, P, and R, and simplified forms that keep details to a minimum. Curves tend toward squarish rounding, and terminals look blunt rather than sharply cut, giving the alphabet a buoyant, slightly wavy rhythm. Overall spacing feels generous and headline-oriented, prioritizing bold silhouettes and clear word shapes over fine detail.
Best suited for short to medium headline settings where strong impact and personality are desired, such as posters, playful branding, packaging, and event titles. It can also work for logo wordmarks and children-focused or entertainment contexts, where its bold, friendly shapes remain legible at larger sizes.
The font reads as cheerful and informal, with a cartoon-like confidence and a slightly mischievous, off-kilter charm. Its unevenness feels intentional and energetic, lending a lively, approachable tone that suggests fun, humor, and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact display voice with an intentionally imperfect, hand-made flavor. Its simplified, rounded geometry and lively rhythm emphasize friendliness and approachability while maintaining clear, sturdy letterforms for attention-grabbing titles.
In the sample text, the dense weight produces strong black-and-white impact, while the mild irregularity keeps long lines from feeling static. Numerals match the same chunky construction, with simple, friendly shapes and consistent visual weight.