Sans Other Melaw 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'European Sans Pro' and 'European Soft Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Larrikin' by HeadFirst, and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, friendly, punchy, cartoonish, hand-cut, impact, approachability, handmade, humor, rounded, soft corners, irregular, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular contours that give the letters a cut-paper, hand-shaped feel. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, with small notches and slight waviness at joins and terminals that add texture without turning into decorative flourishes. The proportions emphasize large counters and sturdy verticals, while curves are generous and slightly squashed, producing a lively, chunky rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same solid, simplified construction, reading clearly with minimal internal detail.
Best suited to display use such as posters, bold headlines, packaging, and branded callouts where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed. It can work well for children’s media, casual food or entertainment branding, and short on-image captions where clarity and personality matter more than neutrality.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, cartoon-adjacent energy. Its imperfect edges and bouncy shapes feel informal and human, leaning toward playful branding rather than corporate neutrality. The weight and compactness make it feel confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, handcrafted feel—combining a solid sans structure with intentionally imperfect edges to create a distinctive, approachable display voice.
Uppercase forms appear more blocky and poster-like, while lowercase stays simple and sturdy with minimal modulation. The texture created by the slightly uneven edges becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where it reads as intentional hand-made character rather than roughness.