Sans Other Dales 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, quirky, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand character, informal voice, soft corners, rounded terminals, flared joins, compact counters, lively rhythm.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with gently flared strokes and rounded terminals that keep the silhouette smooth despite the weight. Curves are broadly drawn with compact, slightly squarish counters, and joins often widen into subtle wedges that give letters a sculpted, hand-cut feel. Uppercase forms are sturdy and simplified, while the lowercase uses single-storey shapes and broad bowls, producing an uneven, lively texture across words. Figures are full and rounded with strong black presence and clear, simple construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and bold brand statements where its soft, chunky forms can carry personality. It can work well for packaging, signage, and playful editorial callouts, especially when a friendly retro tone is desired. In smaller sizes, the tight counters and heavy color suggest using it sparingly for emphasis rather than continuous text.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a distinctly retro, cartoonish charm. Its chunky shapes and slightly irregular rhythm read as casual and expressive rather than strictly neutral, adding personality and a hint of mid-century display styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, readable display voice with approachable warmth, combining simplified sans construction with subtle flares that add visual interest. It prioritizes character and punch over neutrality, aiming for a memorable, friendly impression in branding and headline contexts.
The font’s character comes from its flare-and-taper behavior at joins and terminals, which creates a gentle bounce in text lines and a more decorative presence at larger sizes. Wide curves and compact interior spaces push it toward attention-grabbing settings over long-form reading.