Sans Other Mekum 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, stickers, headlines, playful, cartoon, friendly, quirky, handmade, playfulness, approachability, informality, impact, chunky, rounded, bouncy, compact, soft-cornered.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded corners and subtly uneven contours that suggest hand-drawn construction. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with bulbous terminals and gently wobbling verticals that create an irregular, lively rhythm. Counters tend to be small and rounded, and curves are slightly squashed, giving the forms a dense, punchy texture. The lowercase appears simplified and sturdy, with short ascenders/descenders and wide bowls; numerals match the same chunky, softened geometry for consistent color in display sizes.
Best suited to short display applications such as children’s books, playful branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can also work for labels or UI accents where a friendly, informal voice is desired, but it is less appropriate for dense body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, reading as kid-friendly and comedic rather than corporate or technical. Its imperfect geometry and cushioned shapes give it a warm, approachable personality that feels like signage, cartoons, or craft lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans with a hand-cut or marker-drawn flavor, prioritizing personality and impact over strict geometric precision. Its softened corners and energetic rhythm aim to make text feel casual and fun while staying solid and readable at display sizes.
In text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create strong visual impact but reduce clarity at small sizes. The irregularity between letterforms adds charm, though it also increases texture and makes long passages feel busy; it works best when allowed generous spacing and scale.