Sans Other Abruk 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logo, packaging, halloween, quirky, spooky, retro, playful, comic, novelty, attention, thematic, display, characterful, wavy, blobby, tapered, notched, high-impact.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with inflated, wavy silhouettes and pinched waists that make each glyph feel slightly “pressed in” at the sides. Strokes are chunky and mostly monolinear in impression, but with noticeable swelling and tapering at corners that creates a hand-cut, elastic rhythm. Counters are small and irregular, often appearing as teardrops or notches, and terminals tend to end in angled points or scooped bites rather than clean flats. Spacing reads as loose and energetic, with uneven internal shapes that emphasize a lively, distorted texture across words.
Best used for short, high-impact settings such as posters, splash screens, event titles, branding marks, packaging callouts, and themed graphics—especially where a quirky or spooky mood is desirable. It works well in large point sizes and with generous tracking to preserve the quirky interior cutouts and keep word shapes readable.
The overall tone is mischievous and theatrical—equal parts cartoon poster and haunted funhouse sign. Its warped geometry and sharp nicks suggest a playful menace, making it feel suited to novelty, seasonal, or game-like contexts rather than neutral communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, instantly recognizable display voice through exaggerated curvature, pinched sidewalls, and carved-in counters. Rather than aiming for neutrality, it prioritizes character and silhouette-driven readability, evoking hand-cut signage and novelty headline lettering.
The distinctive side pinches and corner spikes create strong silhouette recognition at large sizes, but the small counters and irregular interior cut-ins can visually close up when set tightly or used too small. Mixed-case retains the same bouncy deformation, helping headlines keep a consistent “wobble” without relying on decorative serifs.