Sans Other Kolav 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, playful, casual, handmade, lively, friendly, handmade feel, expressive display, friendly tone, casual branding, rounded, soft terminals, irregular rhythm, quirky, bouncy.
A slanted, sans-derived design with softly rounded forms and subtly uneven construction that gives it a hand-cut, hand-drawn feel. Strokes are generally low-contrast with smooth joins, but edges and curves show slight wobble and tapering, creating an irregular rhythm across the alphabet. Counters tend to be open and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and e), and many terminals end in soft, slightly blunt points rather than crisp geometric cuts. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph—especially in diagonals and curves—adding character while keeping overall letterforms clear at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, packaging, and brand moments that benefit from a friendly, crafted voice. It performs well in short to medium bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes, cover lines), where the lively texture can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The font reads informal and upbeat, with a quirky, human touch that feels approachable rather than technical. Its lively slant and uneven texture suggest spontaneity and motion, lending a conversational tone to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to capture an energetic, handcrafted italic sans look—balancing legibility with a deliberately irregular, characterful surface. It prioritizes expressive silhouettes and a casual tone over strict geometric consistency.
The sample text shows strong personality in capitals and numerals, where angled strokes and rounded corners create a distinctive silhouette. Spacing and widths appear intentionally varied, which enhances the handmade texture but can look busier in dense setting compared with more uniform sans designs.