Sans Other Kokuw 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ferryman' by Floodfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, branding, quirky, hand-drawn, retro, informal, lively, expressiveness, informality, motion, diy feel, display impact, angular, slanted, monoline, irregular, jaunty.
A slanted, monoline sans with a hand-drawn, marker-like construction and subtly uneven stroke behavior. Letterforms lean consistently and show angular turns, flattened curves, and occasional wedge-like terminals that create a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Counters are generally open and rounded-rectangular, with simplified geometry and a compact, utilitarian build; proportions vary a bit between glyphs, reinforcing a casual, handmade texture. Numerals follow the same brisk, tilted stance, with straightforward shapes and minimal interior detailing.
Well-suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and branding that benefits from a casual, human touch. It can work effectively for short passages in promotional copy or pull quotes where a lively, informal voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, with a playful, offbeat character that feels more sketchbook than corporate. Its jaunty slant and intentionally imperfect edges lend a retro, DIY sensibility that reads as friendly and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to provide an expressive, handwritten-leaning alternative to conventional sans italics—capturing motion and personality through a consistent slant, simplified forms, and deliberately imperfect stroke endings. It prioritizes character and visual rhythm over strict geometric precision.
The texture comes from small inconsistencies in curve smoothness and terminal shapes, which add personality but also make the face feel best when used with enough size or spacing to let the forms breathe. Round letters like O/Q and curved joins show a slightly faceted, drawn-by-hand quality, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) emphasize the font’s brisk motion.