Sans Other Akma 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibbons Gazette' by Comicraft, 'Heavy Duty' by Gerald Gallo, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, bold, retro, comic, rugged, headline, impact, display, poster, character, chunky, blocky, squarish, chiseled, stencil-like.
The design is built from heavy, compact strokes with minimal contrast and softened, irregular corners that feel carved rather than engineered. Letterforms are squarish and block-forward, with subtly uneven edges and small notches that give an intentionally roughened texture. Curves are tight and geometric, counters are generally small and boxy, and overall spacing feels sturdy and rhythmic, prioritizing impact over delicacy.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, packaging, stickers, event graphics, album or game titles, and bold social headlines. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that want a handmade, cut-paper or stamped vibe. For longer text or small sizes, the dense interiors and heavy forms may reduce clarity, so it’s most effective in short, high-contrast settings.
This typeface projects a loud, playful, and slightly unruly tone. Its chunky, hand-cut feel reads as friendly and informal, with a touch of retro comic energy that suits attention-grabbing messaging more than refined editorial work.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch at large sizes, using chunky silhouettes and slightly irregular contours to create personality. Its boxy structure and compact counters suggest a focus on strong shapes that hold together in short phrases, titles, and branding moments where texture and attitude are desirable.
The figures and capitals share the same squared, compact construction, helping numerals feel as prominent as letters. The lowercase maintains the same blocky logic, with tight apertures and simplified terminals that keep the overall texture consistent across mixed-case text.