Sans Other Apsu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A chunky, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular outlines. Letterforms feel slightly inflated and hand-cut, with gentle waviness in stems and curves that creates a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are compact but open enough for quick recognition, and the overall silhouette stays clean and sans-like despite the deliberate wobble. Uppercase shapes are broad and simple, while lowercase forms maintain a sturdy, cartoonish build with minimal detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, product labels, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, event graphics, and social content where a friendly, handcrafted feel is desired; for long passages, the strong weight and lively rhythm are more effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is cheerful and casual, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its uneven rhythm and plump shapes suggest spontaneity and approachability rather than formality or technical precision.
The design appears intended to provide an approachable, comic-leaning display voice that feels handmade while remaining clearly sans in construction. It prioritizes personality and punchy readability, using controlled irregularity and rounded massing to create a fun, informal presence.
The numerals match the same playful weight and soft geometry, reading as bold, simplified forms that favor impact over refinement. Across the alphabet, the consistent wobble and rounded terminals help unify the set while keeping it intentionally imperfect.