Sans Other Bibow 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, playful, quirky, friendly, folksy, retro, expressiveness, approachability, retro flavor, display impact, rounded, soft corners, flared terminals, irregular rhythm, compact lowercase.
A heavy, rounded sans with subtly flared terminals and softly sculpted joins that give strokes a slightly chiseled, hand-cut feeling. Curves are full and generous (notably in C, O, and G), while many straight strokes taper or swell gently, creating an uneven, lively rhythm across the alphabet. The lowercase is compact with a relatively small x-height and prominent ascenders, and several forms lean toward single-storey, simplified constructions (as seen in a and g). Numerals are sturdy and open, with large bowls and clear counters, maintaining the same soft, flared stroke endings.
Best suited to display typography where its chunky forms and quirky rhythm can be appreciated—headlines, poster work, packaging, and brand marks that want a friendly, distinctive voice. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or chapter titles, where the compact lowercase and strong color remain legible without feeling overly formal.
The overall tone is warm and characterful, balancing bold presence with a casual, slightly whimsical personality. Its uneven stroke behavior and rounded silhouettes suggest an expressive, human touch rather than a strictly geometric or engineered feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans that feels handmade and slightly retro, prioritizing personality and visual texture over strict uniformity. Its softened corners and flared terminals help it stand out in branding and editorial display contexts while staying broadly readable.
Pointed and wedge-like details appear in places (such as the apex of A and some diagonals), adding bite to an otherwise rounded texture. The font reads confidently at display sizes, where the subtle tapering and idiosyncratic shapes become part of the charm.