Sans Other Lobab 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Allrounder Grotesk Condensed' by Identity Letters; 'News Gothic SB', 'News Gothic SB Vietnam', and 'News Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'Hamburg Serial' by SoftMaker; 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block; and 'TS Hamburg' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, merch, playful, quirky, friendly, punchy, hand-cut, handmade feel, display impact, approachable branding, playful tone, chunky, irregular, rounded corners, soft geometry, poster-like.
A chunky sans with slightly irregular, hand-cut contours and softened corners throughout. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with subtle wobble in verticals and curves that creates an organic rhythm rather than strict geometric repetition. Counters tend to be small-to-medium and somewhat unevenly shaped, while terminals often look blunt or gently tapered, reinforcing a cut-paper/woodblock feel. Overall proportions are compact with sturdy forms and clear silhouettes, favoring impact over precision.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, packaging, labels, headlines, and short callouts where a bold, friendly personality is desired. It can also work for branding in casual or craft-oriented projects, especially when paired with a cleaner text face for body copy.
The font projects a playful, informal voice—cheerful and a little mischievous—without becoming overly decorative. Its imperfect edges and bouncy shapes add personality and approachability, suggesting craft, indie, or kid-friendly contexts.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-cut lettering in a clean sans framework, prioritizing warmth and character while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable. Its consistent heaviness and softened, irregular edges aim to deliver high-impact display typography with an approachable, handmade tone.
Uppercase forms read especially poster-forward, while the lowercase maintains the same hand-rendered texture for consistent color in text. Numerals share the same chunky construction and softened geometry, staying highly visible at display sizes.