Sans Other Mekav 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Power Pop' by Comicraft, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'LT DIE HARD' by Latam Type Foundry, and 'PT Sans Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, chunky, quirky, retro, cartoonish, novelty display, friendly tone, high impact, retro charm, rounded, blobby, soft corners, irregular, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with swollen strokes and softly squared corners that create a chunky, almost cut-out silhouette. Curves are bulbous and slightly uneven, with small notches and tapered joins that give the outlines a hand-shaped feel rather than a strictly geometric construction. Counters are tight and often teardrop-like, while terminals tend to finish bluntly, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Uppercase forms read sturdy and blocky, and the lowercase carries the same thick, simplified structure with minimal modulation and a lively, slightly wobbly rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging callouts, and playful social graphics. It also works well for children’s media and event promotions where a friendly, chunky voice is desired; for longer paragraphs it benefits from generous sizing and spacing.
The overall tone is friendly and comedic, leaning toward playful display typography with a retro novelty flavor. Its chunky forms feel approachable and informal, suggesting entertainment, kids-oriented content, or lighthearted branding rather than sober editorial use.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display face that prioritizes personality and silhouette. Its softened corners, swollen strokes, and slightly irregular details aim to evoke a hand-shaped, cartoon-like charm while keeping forms simple and immediately legible at large sizes.
The spacing and silhouettes favor impact over finesse: interior spaces are small, and similar shapes can merge visually at smaller sizes. Numerals and punctuation match the same bold, simplified logic, maintaining a consistent, high-ink presence across the set.