Sans Other Kokas 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, merchandise, energetic, sporty, retro, friendly, punchy, emphasis, motion, display impact, informal branding, forward-leaning, rounded, compact, heavy terminals, high energy.
A forward-leaning sans with compact, sturdy forms and rounded outer curves. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with softened corners and wedge-like stroke endings that give many letters a carved, brushless feel rather than crisp geometric cuts. Counters are relatively tight, curves are generously bowed, and joins are smooth, producing a dense, high-ink texture in text. Uppercase shapes stay simple and blocky while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved shoulders, angled entry/exit strokes, and small teardrop-like terminals.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and energetic brand systems where the slanted stance and dense texture can carry impact. It also works well for sports or event graphics, apparel, and short promotional copy that benefits from a fast, emphatic rhythm.
The overall tone is lively and assertive, with a slightly nostalgic, sign-painting-inspired slant that reads as upbeat and informal. It feels confident and kinetic—more like motion and emphasis than neutrality—while remaining approachable due to its rounded curves and soft terminals.
Likely designed to provide a bold, dynamic voice within a sans structure—combining simple, sturdy letterforms with italicized momentum and softened terminals for a friendlier, more expressive finish.
The slant and wedge terminals create strong directional rhythm across words, which enhances emphasis in headlines but can make long passages feel busy at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same compact, weighty construction and read best when given enough size and spacing to avoid crowding.