Sans Other Apko 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logos, playful, quirky, friendly, cartoonish, punchy, expressiveness, approachability, attention, informality, handmade feel, rounded, chunky, bouncy, irregular, tilted.
A heavy, chunky sans with rounded contours and a deliberately uneven, hand-cut feel. Strokes are broad and mostly monolinear, with occasional angular nicks and wedge-like terminals that create a lively, slightly wobbly silhouette. Letterforms are compact with generous counters where possible, and spacing feels open and breathable at larger sizes. The rhythm is intentionally irregular, with subtle variations in width and tilt from glyph to glyph that read as expressive rather than mechanical.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality matter: posters, headlines, playful branding, packaging, and event graphics. It also works well for children’s materials and informal signage, especially when set with ample size and spacing to let the shapes breathe.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, evoking handmade signage and playful display typography. Its lively wobble and chunky forms project approachability and a casual, kid-friendly energy, while the dense weight keeps it loud and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver instant visual charm through bold, simplified forms and controlled irregularity. It prioritizes character and readability at display sizes, aiming for a handmade, energetic look that feels friendly and contemporary.
Uppercase shapes are simplified and blocky, while lowercase introduces more personality through varied proportions and quirky joins. Numerals match the same bold, cut-paper character, with slightly sculpted curves and occasional sharp corners that add texture without introducing fine detail.