Sans Other Abdoh 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexperdy' by Differentialtype, 'FS Joey' and 'FS Joey Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, punchy, industrial, sporty, assertive, retro, maximum impact, sturdy display, compact texture, headline clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, rounded corners, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, block-oriented sans with compact proportions and a strong, even color on the page. Strokes are largely monolinear, with softened corners and subtle wedge-like cut-ins at joins that read like mild ink-trap behavior. Counters are tight and openings are relatively small, giving letters a dense, poster-friendly presence; curves are broad and geometric rather than calligraphic. The lowercase is simplified and sturdy, with a single-storey “g” and compact “a,” and the numerals are wide and weighty with rounded forms and minimal detailing.
Best suited for short-form display work such as headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics where impact is the priority. It can also work for labels and UI banners at larger sizes, but extended small text may benefit from increased letterspacing due to the compact counters.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, suggesting utility and impact rather than delicacy. Its squared, muscular shapes and tight apertures create a confident, slightly retro-industrial voice that feels at home in high-energy, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a sturdy, geometric structure and minimal stroke modulation. The softened corners and small cut-ins at joins help preserve clarity in dense shapes while keeping the overall feel compact and forceful.
In text, the dense interior spaces and heavy weight emphasize texture over fine differentiation, making it read best when allowed breathing room through size or tracking. The design maintains consistent heft across straight and curved segments, producing a stable rhythm in all-caps and headline lines.