Sans Other Mekum 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, whimsy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, wonky, soft edges.
A heavy, compact sans with an intentionally irregular, hand-cut feel. Strokes stay broadly uniform but wobble slightly, with rounded corners and subtly lumpy curves that keep the rhythm lively. Proportions are condensed with tight internal spaces, and several glyphs show small idiosyncrasies (offset bowls, uneven terminals, and slightly inconsistent widths) that read as deliberate. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms and stout stems; figures are bold and rounded, built for impact rather than precision.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, and branded graphics where a friendly handmade texture is desired. It can also work for children’s materials and casual signage, while longer passages may benefit from generous tracking and leading to keep the dark color from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is playful and informal, like marker lettering or cut-paper signage. Its unevenness adds charm and approachability, suggesting a crafty, kid-friendly, or humorous voice rather than a corporate one.
The design appears intended to emulate bold, hand-drawn lettering in a clean sans framework—prioritizing warmth and personality over geometric consistency. Its condensed, chunky construction aims to deliver strong visibility and a memorable, craft-like texture in display use.
At text sizes the dense counters and heavy joins can darken lines quickly, especially in combinations with many rounded letters. The texture becomes more engaging at display sizes where the irregularities and soft shaping are easier to appreciate.