Sans Other Askey 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, packaging, titles, blackletter, medieval, gothic, storybook, ornamental, blackletter revival, decorative impact, thematic branding, headline emphasis, rounded, beveled, soft corners, ink-trap like, compact.
This typeface uses a heavy, compact build with simplified blackletter-inspired silhouettes. Strokes are generally low-contrast but shaped with pronounced, curved terminals and beveled notches that create a carved, chiseled feel. Counters are relatively small and often teardrop or wedge-like, and many joins show deliberate cut-ins that give the letters a rhythmic, faceted texture. The overall color is dark and even, with sturdy verticals and rounded bowls that keep the forms readable despite the decorative detailing.
Best suited for display roles such as titles, headlines, posters, and packaging where its blackletter flavor and bold texture can be appreciated. It also works well for fantasy-themed or period-inspired branding, signage, and short callouts where distinctive letterforms are an advantage over neutral readability.
The tone suggests medieval and gothic references filtered through a playful, approachable display style. It feels ceremonial and dramatic, but the rounded edges and buoyant shapes keep it from reading as harsh or severe, leaning more toward fantasy and storybook atmosphere than strict historical reproduction.
The design appears intended to evoke blackletter tradition while remaining friendly and broadly usable, simplifying the usual sharp angles into rounder, heavier forms. Its consistent, carved detailing and compact proportions suggest a focus on strong visual identity and decorative impact in headline sizes rather than extended reading.
In text, the strong internal notches and distinctive capitals create a lively pattern that stands out at larger sizes. The numerals share the same carved/rounded vocabulary, helping mixed letter-and-number settings feel cohesive. The design’s dense ink coverage and ornate internal shaping can reduce clarity at small sizes or in long passages.