Sans Other Akni 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dic Sans' by CAST, 'ITC Chino' by ITC, 'Los Lana Niu' by Latinotype, 'Akko' and 'Akko Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Loyola Soft' by RodrigoTypo, and 'Paradroid' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, bold, quirky, hand-cut, cartoon, attention-grabbing, handmade feel, playful display, informal branding, chunky, angular, irregular, blocky, poster-like.
A chunky, heavy sans with irregular, hand-cut geometry and slightly wobbly verticals. Counters are compact and often polygonal, with crisp, chiseled corners rather than smooth curves. Stroke endings look blunt and uneven, creating a lively texture and a subtly bouncy baseline/fit, especially visible in mixed-case text. The lowercase is compact with simplified forms, and the figures are stout and block-shaped for strong emphasis.
Best suited to display settings where character and punch matter most: posters, headlines, short callouts, packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, event promos, or novelty labels where a hand-made, slightly chaotic texture is a feature rather than a drawback.
The overall tone is playful and slightly rough, like cut-paper lettering or a cartoon display face. Its intentionally imperfect outlines and assertive weight give it an energetic, informal voice that feels more handcrafted than mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a handcrafted, irregular silhouette—prioritizing personality and texture over neutrality. It’s built to read as bold, fun, and attention-grabbing in short phrases and titles.
In longer lines the uneven edges add a textured rhythm, so spacing and word shapes become part of the personality. The sharp cornering and dense interiors increase impact at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may feel busy due to tight counters.