Sans Other Gazo 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry, and 'Extenda' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event flyers, playful, chunky, retro, cartoonish, cheeky, attention, personality, branding, display impact, retro feel, rounded, soft corners, blocky, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded outer curves and distinctive triangular “bites” and notches that carve into stems and bowls. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like, giving letters a sculpted, cutout look rather than a clean geometric construction. The rhythm is lively and irregular: widths vary noticeably across glyphs, curves feel inflated, and joins are simplified into sturdy masses. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky build, with consistent internal cut shapes that read clearly at large sizes.
Best suited to large-size display work where its cutout details and compact counters remain visible—posters, bold headlines, branding marks, packaging, and playful promotional materials. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but is less appropriate for long passages of text where the dense forms may reduce readability.
The overall tone is energetic and mischievous, with a retro display attitude that feels like hand-cut signage or playful poster lettering. The repeated notching creates a punchy, graphic texture that leans fun over formal, giving headlines a bold, attention-grabbing voice.
Likely designed as a characterful display sans that prioritizes impact and recognizability through a consistent notched, cutout construction. The goal appears to be a strong, poster-ready silhouette with a playful, retro sensibility rather than neutral text utility.
The design relies on heavy ink coverage and tight counters, so spacing and interior openings can close up quickly as sizes drop. The characteristic notch motif is a defining feature across both uppercase and lowercase, helping maintain a cohesive, branded look in short words and titles.