Sans Other Islid 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, casual, add warmth, humanize text, standout display, casual branding, rounded, chunky, bouncy, informal, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and subtly uneven, hand-drawn contours. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with gentle swelling and slight wobble that gives each character an individualized feel while maintaining a consistent overall weight. Curves are full and open, counters are generous for the width, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than sharply cut. The rhythm is lively and a bit irregular, with small variations in width and alignment that read as intentional rather than mechanical.
Well suited to short display settings such as posters, event flyers, product packaging, labels, and social graphics where a friendly, informal voice is needed. It can also work for children’s materials or playful branding, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the chunky shapes and rounded counters stay clear.
The font conveys a cheerful, approachable tone with a homemade charm. Its slightly wonky geometry and chunky presence feel lighthearted and personable, suggesting craft, humor, and casual communication rather than strict formality. It reads like a friendly display face designed to add character without becoming ornate.
Likely intended as a characterful sans that bridges bold readability with a handcrafted, slightly off-kilter aesthetic. The design appears aimed at creating warmth and charm through subtle irregularity and rounded construction while remaining straightforward enough for punchy display typography.
The numeral set matches the same buoyant, rounded construction, and the overall texture stays dark and even in longer text. In the sample paragraph, the lively spacing and subtle irregularities create a distinctive “hand-set” color that works best when the design can embrace a bit of personality.