Sans Other Akze 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra; 'Alaturka' by Bülent Yüksel; 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'ITC Officina Display', 'ITC Officina Sans', and 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC; 'Taberna' by Latinotype; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, punchy, casual, impact, approachability, retro appeal, display clarity, branding strength, soft corners, blocky, compact, rounded terminals, high impact.
This typeface uses heavy, compact strokes with softly rounded corners and squared-off terminals, creating a dense, blocky silhouette. Counters are relatively small and openings are tight, which amplifies the dark color on the page. Letterforms lean toward simple geometric construction, but with slightly quirky shaping and uneven rhythm across widths that keeps the texture lively. The numerals and capitals read as robust and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, sturdy structure with minimal detailing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display applications where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It can work well on packaging and branding that wants a sturdy, nostalgic feel, and for signage or labels where bold forms need to hold up at a distance. For longer passages, it benefits from generous size and comfortable spacing to preserve readability.
The overall tone feels confident and approachable, with a retro, workmanlike solidity. Its chunky shapes and soft edges give it a friendly, casual voice rather than a sleek or technical one, making text feel bold and emphatic without becoming sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, approachable character—combining simplified sans forms with chunky weight and softened corners. Its slightly idiosyncratic proportions suggest a display-first focus aimed at attention-grabbing titles and bold brand statements rather than neutral text setting.
In longer settings the tight apertures and compact counters produce a strong, continuous typographic color, so spacing and size will be key to maintaining clarity. The ampersand and punctuation inherit the same thick, simplified construction, supporting consistent emphasis in headlines and short bursts of copy.