Sans Other Ismab 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, children’s media, quirky, playful, handmade, friendly, retro, humanize sans, add character, approachable display, retro utility, rounded, angular cuts, sheared terminals, open apertures, soft corners.
This typeface presents a clean sans structure with subtly irregular, hand-drawn geometry. Strokes are consistently even, while many terminals finish with angled, sheared cuts rather than flat ends, creating a lively rhythm. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, O, S, and e), and joins often form slightly faceted corners that keep the shapes from feeling purely geometric. Counters are open and clear, with a compact, readable lowercase and a prominent dotted i/j. Numerals follow the same cut-terminal logic, with bold silhouettes and simplified construction.
It works well for branding and packaging that benefit from a friendly, handcrafted voice, and for posters or headlines where the angled terminals can read as a deliberate stylistic hook. The clear counters and steady stroke weight also make it suitable for short-to-medium text in editorial sidebars, product descriptions, or playful UI labels where warmth is preferred over strict neutrality.
The overall tone is informal and personable, combining a straightforward sans foundation with distinctive, crafted quirks. It feels upbeat and slightly retro, with enough eccentricity to signal character without tipping into novelty lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar sans reading experience while adding a distinctive, humanized texture through angled terminals and lightly irregular construction. Its forms aim to be recognizable and legible at a glance, yet characterful enough to differentiate a brand or headline system.
Capitals lean toward simple, sign-like forms, while the lowercase adds more personality through asymmetric bowls and angled details. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) have a brisk, cut-paper feel, and the rounded forms maintain a consistent softness that helps longer text stay approachable.