Sans Other Kegov 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, children's media, playful, friendly, quirky, informal, retro, approachability, distinctiveness, compactness, casual tone, rounded, soft, bouncy, lively, hand-drawn.
A compact sans with a soft, slightly quirky construction and gently rounded terminals. Strokes are largely monolinear with subtle modulation, and curves are full and open, giving counters a friendly, airy feel. Proportions are condensed overall, with varied glyph widths and a lively rhythm across words. Details like the single-story a and g, the curved tail on the Q, and the slightly irregular join behavior contribute to an intentionally non-mechanical texture while remaining clean and legible.
Well-suited to short display settings such as headlines, poster copy, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, informal voice is desired. It can also work for UI labels or short paragraphs at comfortable sizes, especially in contexts that benefit from a warm, characterful sans.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual, human flavor that reads more playful than corporate. Its condensed stance and buoyant shapes lend it a spirited, slightly retro personality that feels conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to provide a distinctive, approachable alternative to neutral grotesques—keeping the clarity of a sans while adding hand-drawn charm through softened terminals, compact proportions, and a gently irregular rhythm.
Uppercase forms keep a simple geometric backbone but include small idiosyncrasies (notably in J, Q, and S) that prevent the design from feeling generic. Numerals are clear and straightforward, with rounded forms on 0, 8, and 9 that match the letterforms. Overall spacing and letterfit look even, supporting smooth text color despite the quirky construction.