Sans Other Dubo 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Hilmar' by Graptail, 'Mister London' and 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra, 'Kobern' by The Northern Block, 'Remissis' by Typodermic, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, chunky, bouncy, friendly, retro, attention, fun, approachability, handmade feel, retro flavor, rounded, bulbous, cartoonish, soft corners, irregular.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with inflated shapes and subtly uneven contours that give it a hand-cut, slightly wobbly rhythm. Counters are generally compact and rounded, and terminals finish bluntly with gentle rounding rather than sharp corners. The overall construction mixes sturdy verticals with curving joins and occasional asymmetries, creating a lively silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures follow the same bulbous geometry, reading clearly while maintaining the same quirky, organic consistency.
This font is best suited to display applications such as posters, playful branding, product packaging, social graphics, and punchy headlines. It also works well for children’s materials, games, and casual event promotions where character is more important than neutrality.
The tone is cheerful and informal, with a humorous, cartoon-like presence that feels energetic rather than strict or technical. Its bounce and slight irregularity suggest approachability and a handcrafted charm, leaning toward retro display styling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, handcrafted personality, using rounded forms and controlled irregularity to create a bold, attention-getting voice for expressive display typography.
The face maintains a consistent weight and softness across letters and numerals, but the intentionally uneven outlines and compact counters can make dense text feel busy at smaller sizes. It benefits from generous spacing and short lines, where the distinctive silhouettes can breathe and remain legible.