Sans Other Ismet 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, comics, quirky, handmade, playful, informal, expressive, handcrafted feel, playful display, quirky branding, informal voice, angular, jagged, asymmetric, spiky, irregular.
A hand-drawn, angular sans with uneven stroke edges and subtly inconsistent proportions that create a lively rhythm. Forms are built from straight-ish segments and sharp joins, with occasional tapered terminals and slightly wobbly verticals that suggest marker or cut-paper construction rather than geometric precision. Counters are compact and often irregular (notably in rounded letters), and diagonals feel punchy and abrupt, giving the overall silhouette a spiky, energetic texture in text.
Best suited to display use such as posters, event flyers, playful branding, packaging callouts, and comic or game-related UI where a handmade, energetic voice is desired. It can work for short bursts of text (captions, labels, menu sections) when you want characterful texture more than typographic neutrality.
The tone is mischievous and cartoon-leaning, with a DIY character that reads casual and personable. Its jagged outlines and offbeat letter construction add humor and immediacy, evoking handmade signage and playful display typography rather than polished corporate neutrality.
Likely designed to provide a distinctive, hand-crafted sans alternative with an intentionally irregular, angular construction for expressive display typography. The goal appears to be quick visual impact and personality—like a stylized hand-lettered sign—while remaining broadly legible in common Latin text settings.
Capitals and lowercase share the same rough, angular logic, helping maintain cohesion across mixed-case settings. The numerals echo the same cut, slightly skewed construction, which keeps the overall color consistent in headings and short lines.