Sans Other Amkoh 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Perfume' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, punchy, retro, playful, poster-like, friendly, attention, display impact, brand voice, vintage flavor, compact fit, heavy weight, soft corners, compact, sturdy, chunky.
A compact, heavy sans with mostly monoline strokes and gently softened corners. The forms are built from simple, sturdy shapes with broad, rounded bowls and slightly pinched joins that add a hand-cut, display-like irregularity without breaking overall consistency. Counters are relatively tight and openings in letters like C/S are modest, emphasizing a dense, blocky rhythm. Numerals match the same chunky construction, with rounded curves and firm verticals that read strongly at large sizes.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging fronts, and signage where dense letterforms can work as a strong graphic element. It can set larger blocks of display copy, but its tight counters and heavy color suggest avoiding small sizes or long-form reading.
The font conveys an upbeat, vintage display energy—confident and a little quirky, with a welcoming friendliness rather than a strictly corporate tone. Its compact massing and blunt shapes give it a bold, attention-grabbing voice suited to headline-driven design.
The design appears intended as a compact, high-impact display sans that balances straightforward geometry with subtle, handcrafted quirks. It prioritizes visual punch and a cohesive, poster-ready texture over minimal, neutral text behavior.
Spacing appears tight and uniform, which reinforces a solid texture in lines of text. Distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic details show up in diagonals and joins (notably in K, R, and W), contributing to a custom, crafted feel.