Sans Other Adlef 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, friendly, display impact, distinctive texture, retro flavor, branding character, rounded, blobby, soft corners, ink-trap cuts, stencil-like.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact, pill-like silhouettes and broad curves that keep counters relatively small. Many letters are defined by distinctive internal cuts and notches—often vertical or horizontal—creating a stencil-like, ink-trap effect that breaks up the mass and adds rhythmic texture. Terminals are smoothly rounded, joins are simplified, and the overall geometry leans toward modular, cut-out construction rather than traditional grotesk drawing, producing strong, high-impact word shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where its dense silhouettes and signature cutouts can be appreciated. It can add character to packaging, event graphics, and short bursts of copy, especially in large sizes where the interior breaks remain clear.
The tone is playful and retro-leaning, with a toy-like softness tempered by graphic cutouts that feel crafty and display-driven. Its chunky presence reads friendly and bold, while the recurring notches add a quirky, decorative character that suggests mid-century or pop signage energy.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that balances soft, rounded mass with deliberate internal carving to create a memorable, patterned texture. The consistent cut-and-notch language suggests an aim for instant recognizability in titles and marks rather than neutral text setting.
The cutout motif is highly consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving lines of text a distinctive patterning even at larger sizes. Because counters are tight and strokes are heavy, spacing and internal openings become the primary drivers of legibility; the design feels most comfortable when given room and scale.