Sans Other Abnab 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, halloween, packaging, game ui, playful, spooky, hand-cut, cartoon, display impact, spooky fun, handmade texture, character branding, angular, faceted, irregular, chunky, wobbly.
This typeface uses heavy, blocky shapes built from angular, faceted strokes, giving each glyph a cut-paper or chiseled silhouette. Corners are frequently sharp or abruptly beveled, with slightly uneven edges and subtly inconsistent joins that create a lively, hand-made rhythm. Counters are tight and geometric, and many forms lean on simplified constructions with exaggerated terminals and occasional notches, producing a rugged texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Spacing and widths feel intentionally irregular, which amplifies the font’s animated, poster-like presence at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event flyers, game titles/UI labels, and packaging that needs a bold, characterful voice. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the jagged contours and faceted details can read clearly.
The overall tone is mischievous and theatrical, with a Halloween/monster-movie energy and a cartoonish boldness. Its jittery geometry reads as intentionally rough and playful rather than refined, making it feel energetic, attention-seeking, and a bit spooky.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive display voice that feels hand-cut and animated, prioritizing silhouette and personality over smooth regularity. Its geometric roughness and exaggerated shapes suggest a deliberate goal of evoking spooky-fun or comic-book drama for attention-grabbing typography.
The uppercase set appears more consistently block-like, while the lowercase introduces more quirky, individualized shapes (notably in forms like a, g, and k), reinforcing the hand-crafted feel. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, staying compact and punchy, with strong silhouettes that favor impact over neutrality.