Sans Other Nolo 8 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bakrie' by 160 Std, 'Anaglyph' by Luxfont, 'Carot Sans' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Masserini' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, titles, playful, retro, chunky, cheerful, bold, display impact, brand character, playful legibility, retro flavor, geometric, rounded, blocky, soft corners, stencil-like.
This typeface uses heavy, compact silhouettes built from simple geometric primitives, with rounded bowls and mostly straight, planar cuts. Curves are broad and circular (notably in O, C, G, and the lowercase), while corners often resolve into crisp triangular notches and wedge terminals that create a cutout-like feel. Counters are generally small relative to the stroke mass, and several letters show distinctive incisions or bite marks (for example in S, Q, and some numerals), producing a lively texture across words. The lowercase is similarly weighty and simplified, with single-storey forms and short ascenders/descenders that keep lines dense and blocklike.
Best suited for large-size applications such as posters, cover titles, branding marks, and bold packaging where its chunky forms and quirky cut details can be appreciated. It also works well for short, punchy headlines and playful signage, but the dense counters and heavy color can become tiring in extended paragraphs at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and attention-grabbing, with a toy-like, display-first personality. The mix of soft rounding and sharp notches gives it a retro poster energy—playful and slightly quirky rather than strictly neutral or corporate. Its strong black shapes read as confident and fun, suited to energetic, youth-oriented or entertainment contexts.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that blends geometric simplicity with decorative cut-in details to create a memorable, characterful voice. It prioritizes strong silhouette, immediacy, and a distinctive rhythm over unobtrusive text neutrality.
Rhythm is driven by large filled shapes and intermittent internal cutouts, which can create strong word silhouettes but also makes spacing feel tight in longer text. The distinctive wedge and notch motifs appear repeatedly across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain cohesion while keeping individual glyphs expressive.