Sans Other Dalik 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, event promos, playful, quirky, retro, spooky, festive, novelty display, thematic impact, retro styling, high contrast texture, flared terminals, triangular notches, wedge cuts, high-ink, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, compact display face built from chunky, mostly monoline strokes that swell and pinch into sharp wedge-shaped cuts. The outlines feel slightly irregular and hand-carved, with frequent triangular notches, pointed spurs, and flared terminals that create a lively, uneven texture across words. Counters are generally tight and rounded, and the overall silhouette alternates between blocky masses and crisp incisions, producing a distinctive, cut-paper/woodcut-like rhythm in both upper- and lowercase as well as numerals.
Best suited to short headlines, poster typography, logos/wordmarks, and packaging where its distinctive cut-in terminals can read clearly. It works especially well for event promotions, themed graphics, and display settings that benefit from a bold, characterful texture rather than sustained body copy.
The style reads as mischievous and theatrical, with a vintage novelty flavor that can swing toward spooky, circus, or seasonal themes depending on color and setting. Its energetic in-and-out edges and punchy black shapes give it a loud, attention-grabbing voice rather than a neutral one.
The design appears intended as a novelty display face that mimics carved or cut shapes—using exaggerated weight and repeated wedge incisions to create instant personality and strong shelf impact. Consistency comes from the recurring terminal treatment and compact proportions, prioritizing visual punch over neutrality.
Spacing and letterfit appear intentionally compact, with many characters relying on silhouette recognition more than interior detail. The strongest visual signature comes from the repeated wedge cuts at joins and terminals, which create sparkle at large sizes but can soften or clog when scaled down.