Sans Other Dibab 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Unpretentious JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Helvetica Now' and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, and 'Loyola Pro' by RodrigoTypo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, bold, quirky, friendly, lively, playful impact, handmade feel, display clarity, friendly branding, chunky, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish, irregular.
A heavy, chunky sans with softened corners and noticeably uneven, hand-cut geometry. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with rounded joins and occasional wedge-like terminals that create a slightly chiseled silhouette. Counters are generous for the weight (notably in O, P, and 8), supporting clarity at display sizes, while overall letterfit feels loose and animated. The baseline and verticals stay generally steady, but subtle asymmetries and varying angles give each glyph an individualized, lively rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short passages, and large-format messaging where its weight and character can carry the layout. It works well for playful branding, packaging callouts, event posters, kids-oriented materials, and any design that benefits from an upbeat, handmade display voice.
The face reads as cheerful and informal, with a comedic, poster-like energy. Its irregularities and softened shapes suggest a handmade sensibility—more playful than serious—making text feel approachable and a bit mischievous.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an approachable, hand-made look—prioritizing personality and immediacy over strict geometric precision. Its consistent heaviness and rounded, irregular shapes aim to keep large text readable while adding a distinctive, whimsical tone.
Caps have a sturdy, blocky presence, while lowercase retains the same chunky build with simple, single-storey forms where applicable. Numerals are equally robust and rounded, matching the alphabet’s friendly, cut-paper feel and maintaining strong legibility in short strings.