Sans Other Melel 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama, 'Pesto Fresco' by Resistenza, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, 'Earthboy' by Supfonts, and 'Thierry Leonie' by Viswell (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, display impact, informality, retro charm, handmade feel, brand voice, chunky, soft corners, slightly irregular, compact, cartoonish.
A chunky sans with heavy, compact letterforms and softly rounded corners. Strokes stay largely uniform, but contours show gentle irregularities that create a hand-cut or hand-drawn feel. Counters are small and sometimes asymmetric, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than sharply finished, giving the shapes a sturdy, blocky silhouette. Overall spacing feels tight and the rhythm is intentionally uneven, producing an energetic texture in words and lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and playful branding systems. It also works well for kid-oriented materials, event promos, stickers, and merch where a friendly, informal tone is desired; it is less suited to long-form reading where the dense weight and irregular rhythm could tire the eye.
The font reads as playful and approachable, with a humorous, slightly offbeat personality. Its bouncy silhouettes and subtle wobble evoke retro cartoon titling and casual, handmade signage rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended as a bold display sans that prioritizes charm and personality over strict geometric precision. Its intentionally imperfect curves and compact, weighty construction aim to create immediate visual presence and a casual, approachable voice.
Caps are compact and bold with simplified construction, while lowercase forms maintain the same chunky weight and add character through minor shape quirks (notably in curved letters and angled joins). Numerals match the heavy, rounded style and appear designed for display clarity at larger sizes.