Sans Other Dabos 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logo, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, cartoon, handmade feel, display impact, brand character, informality, irregular, bouncy, chunky, soft-edged, hand-cut.
A heavy, compact sans with an intentionally irregular, hand-cut construction. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with subtle tapering and occasional wedged terminals that create a chiseled, cut-paper feel. Many glyphs lean and wobble slightly in their internal geometry rather than strict baseline/vertical discipline, producing a lively rhythm. Counters are generously open for the weight, and curves are broad with slightly pinched joins in places, reinforcing a crafted, non-mechanical texture across text.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and logo wordmarks where personality is the priority. It also works well for children’s or entertainment-oriented graphics, short bursts of copy, and playful UI moments; for long passages, the intentional irregularity is more effective as an accent than as a continuous reading face.
The overall tone is upbeat and comedic, with a bouncy, off-kilter energy that reads as informal and approachable. Its roughened uniformity suggests a playful “made by hand” personality—more whimsical than refined—suited to lighthearted messaging and characterful branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, handcrafted sans look with deliberate imperfections—capturing the feel of cut lettering or a casual sign-painting stencil without becoming decorative to the point of illegibility. It prioritizes immediate impact, warmth, and character over strict typographic regularity.
Uppercase forms are assertive and poster-like, while lowercase maintains the same chunky presence with a casual, uneven cadence. Numerals follow the same cut-and-wedge logic, staying highly graphic and attention-forward rather than neutral or purely utilitarian.