Sans Other Abkav 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Display Patrol' by Hanoded (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, comic, impact, approachability, humor, informality, retro feel, rounded, bouncy, soft corners, irregular, jaunty.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact counters and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms lean on broad, almost blocky strokes, with subtly uneven curves and slight shape wobble that keeps the texture lively rather than rigid. Curved characters (C, G, O, S) feel swollen and cushioned, while verticals and diagonals (N, V, W, X) stay sturdy and simplified. Overall spacing reads tight-to-moderate, producing dense, high-impact word shapes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings like headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding. It works well where bold silhouettes and friendly character are more important than refined text economy, such as children’s materials, events, and casual signage.
The font projects a cheerful, informal voice with a cartoonish, hand-cut poster feel. Its inflated shapes and gentle irregularity give it a friendly, approachable tone that can also read a bit mischievous. The overall rhythm feels bouncy and energetic, more expressive than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, comedic personality. It emphasizes chunky silhouettes, rounded geometry, and a slightly imperfect rhythm to feel approachable and handmade while remaining clearly sans in construction.
Distinctive, simplified construction shows up in several glyphs, such as a single-storey lowercase “a” and compact, rounded bowls across b/p/d/q. Numerals are similarly chunky and soft, prioritizing bold silhouette over fine detail, which helps maintain a consistent, punchy color in text settings.