Sans Other Akke 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, stickers, playful, cartoon, friendly, quirky, chunky, playfulness, approachability, handmade feel, headline impact, rounded, irregular, compact, bouncy, hand-cut.
A compact, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular contours that feel hand-cut rather than mechanically precise. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast thickness, while terminals vary between blunt flats and gentle curves, producing a lively rhythm across words. Counters are generally open but tight in places due to the thick build, and spacing reads slightly uneven in an intentional, organic way. The lowercase shows simplified, sturdy forms with a single-storey “a” and “g,” plus stout numerals that match the chunky texture.
This font is best suited to display applications where bold, cheerful personality is an asset—such as posters, kids-oriented materials, playful packaging, event headlines, and short callouts on labels or stickers. It performs especially well when given generous size and breathing room so the chunky shapes and quirky rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a comic, kid-friendly energy. Its imperfect geometry and bouncy silhouettes make it feel approachable and whimsical rather than corporate or technical.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a friendly, cartoon-like impact with a handmade sensibility, prioritizing character and immediacy over strict typographic regularity. The consistent weight and rounded, slightly wobbly silhouettes suggest an intention to feel fun, approachable, and attention-grabbing in headlines and branding moments.
The design leans on exaggerated mass and compact proportions, which makes individual letters feel punchy at larger sizes. In longer lines the lively spacing and irregular edges become part of the personality, reading more like display lettering than neutral text.