Sans Other Lyki 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imago W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, merchandise, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, poster-like, impact, approachability, novelty, display clarity, rounded corners, faceted, soft-edged, bulbous, irregular.
A heavy, blocky sans with softened, rounded terminals and frequent faceted cuts that bevel corners and open counters. Strokes feel slightly uneven and hand-shaped, creating a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric uniformity. Apertures are generally compact, counters are rounded-rectangular, and many joins are swollen, giving letters a “puffed” silhouette. The lowercase mixes sturdy verticals with playful, lumpy curves, and the numerals follow the same chunky, cut-corner construction for a cohesive display texture.
This style suits short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and attention-grabbing branding. It also works well for playful logotypes and merchandise graphics where a chunky, friendly voice is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a cartoonish, retro sign-painting energy. Its soft corners and slightly irregular shaping make it feel informal and fun, leaning more toward characterful display than neutral text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a soft, approachable character, blending blocky sans structure with hand-formed, beveled details for a distinctive display presence.
The alphabet shows consistent corner-bevel motifs across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps the design read as intentional despite the organic irregularities. Inner shapes are kept fairly large for the weight, aiding clarity at headline sizes while maintaining a dense, impactful color on the page.