Sans Other Abkeh 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Galpon Next' and 'Galpon Pro' by RodrigoTypo, 'Kolage' by Runsell Type, and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, signage, playful, quirky, bold, friendly, retro, attention, approachability, humor, handmade feel, rounded, chunky, bouncy, cartoonish, irregular.
A heavy, sans-serif display face with chunky, rounded forms and an intentionally irregular baseline and stance. Strokes stay largely uniform, with soft curves and subtly wobbling verticals that create a hand-cut or cut-paper feel rather than strict geometric precision. Counters are compact and shapes are slightly squeezed or tilted from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively, uneven rhythm while maintaining clear silhouettes. Numerals match the same buoyant weight and simplified construction, favoring broad bowls and sturdy stems.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging callouts, and storefront or event signage where personality matters. It also fits playful editorial titling and children’s or entertainment-oriented design systems, especially when set with generous spacing and used at display sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a comedic, kid-friendly energy. Its gentle wobble and oversized weight read as approachable and attention-seeking, evoking poster lettering, playful packaging, and lighthearted branding rather than corporate neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver strong readability at display scale while projecting a deliberately informal, handmade character. Its consistent weight and softened geometry prioritize a friendly presence, and the subtle irregularity adds motion and charm without turning into decorative ornament.
The design relies on exaggerated mass and soft cornering for impact; at larger sizes the irregularities become a key stylistic feature, while at smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy joins may feel denser. Round letters like O, Q, and e show a slightly squashed, animated quality that reinforces the font’s bouncy texture.