Sans Other Kekag 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book jackets, packaging, editorial pull quotes, quirky, retro, handmade, bookish, whimsical, add personality, retro flavor, friendly display, space saving, humanist, rounded, soft terminals, narrow caps, lively rhythm.
A narrow, upright sans with a distinctly humanist, slightly hand-drawn construction. Strokes show gentle contrast and soft, rounded terminals, with subtle flare-like endings on some verticals that keep it from feeling purely geometric. Counters are compact and oval, curves are smooth rather than rigid, and overall widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven but intentional rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact with a short x-height and relatively prominent ascenders/descenders; punctuation and numerals follow the same softly tapered, open-lined approach.
This design is well-suited to headlines, short blocks of copy, and display settings where its quirky rhythm can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work for branding or signage when a friendly, slightly retro voice is desired and tight horizontal economy is helpful.
The font reads friendly and idiosyncratic, with a lightly vintage tone that suggests mid-century display typography and informal editorial lettering. Its narrowness adds a bit of tension and energy, while the softened ends keep the voice approachable rather than severe. Overall it feels playful, slightly eccentric, and characterful.
The letterforms appear designed to offer a sans alternative with more personality than a neutral grotesk, combining narrow proportions with humanist curves and softened terminals. The aim seems to be expressive legibility: clear silhouettes and open shapes, enriched by subtle irregularities and a vintage-inspired cadence.
In running text the variable character widths and compact lowercase create a lively texture that works best at moderate-to-large sizes. Straight strokes often feel slightly tapered and curves are generously rounded, giving the face a warm, tactile presence despite its sans classification.