Sans Other Amlaz 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Earthboy' by Supfonts, and 'Banana Bread Font' by TypoGraphicDesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, quirky, retro, bold, cartoonish, display impact, retro flavor, friendly tone, handmade feel, soft corners, bulky, bouncy, irregular rhythm, compact.
This is a chunky, compact sans with heavy strokes and a gently uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Letterforms show soft corners and slightly pinched joins, with subtly irregular widths that create a lively texture across words. Bowls are rounded but flattened in places, and terminals tend to end bluntly rather than with pronounced shaping. The overall spacing feels tight and poster-like, with sturdy counters that keep the forms readable despite the mass.
Best suited to short display use such as posters, headlines, packaging, and bold branding where a playful, retro voice is desired. It can work for event titles, storefront-style graphics, and social media cards where impact matters more than long-form comfort. For extended paragraphs, the energetic rhythm may feel busy, so pairing with a calmer text face can help.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a friendly, slightly mischievous personality. Its wobbly verticals and buoyant silhouettes evoke mid-century display signage and cartoon titling, reading more expressive than neutral. The font feels attention-seeking and approachable rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended as an expressive, high-impact display sans that mimics hand-drawn or cut-letter forms while staying solid and legible. Its compact proportions and bold mass suggest it’s built to hold up in large, high-contrast applications and to deliver a distinctive, characterful wordshape.
In text settings the irregular widths and animated outlines become more apparent, producing a distinctive bounce line-to-line. Numerals match the same bulky construction and maintain strong presence for callouts and pricing. The design’s character is strongest at larger sizes where the subtle distortions read as intentional texture.