Sans Other Iskus 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, signage, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, comic, add personality, feel handmade, stand out, stay friendly, chunky, soft corners, irregular, compact, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with a hand-drawn, slightly uneven construction and softened corners. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with subtle wobble and small asymmetries that create an organic rhythm. Counters tend to be tight and rounded, terminals are blunt, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, producing an intentionally inconsistent texture. The overall silhouette reads condensed and punchy, with simple, unadorned forms and clear separation between characters at display sizes.
Best suited to short display settings where texture and personality are desirable: posters, headlines, packaging labels, event flyers, in-store signage, and kid-oriented or whimsical brand moments. It can also work for punchy UI callouts or social graphics when used at larger sizes, where the irregular details remain legible.
The font conveys a casual, humorous tone with a distinctly homemade feel. Its bouncy irregularities and chunky presence suggest playful signage, kid-friendly messaging, and lighthearted branding rather than formal editorial use.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, handcrafted alternative to clean condensed sans styles, prioritizing character and visual punch over strict geometric consistency. Its uneven widths and softened, chunky shapes aim to create a lively, informal voice that stands out quickly in display typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, poster-like shapes, while lowercase letters keep a straightforward, single-storey feel where applicable and maintain the same compact, cutout-like weight. Numerals are equally stout and rounded, matching the letters closely in color and presence, which helps headings and short callouts feel cohesive.