Sans Other Jakos 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oksana Text Narrow' by AndrijType, 'Novel Display' by Atlas Font Foundry, 'Campan' by Hoftype, 'Calendula' by ParaType, and 'Otari' by TK Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, approachable, impact, approachability, retro flavor, display clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft terminals, compact, heavy strokes, informal.
A heavy, rounded grotesque with soft, blunted terminals and minimal stroke modulation. Curves are generously full and counters are compact, producing a dense, sturdy texture in text. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” with simplified, slightly squarish bowls and short joins that keep forms punchy and stable. Capitals are broad and blocky with smooth internal curves (notably in C, G, O, and S), and overall spacing reads even, favoring a solid, poster-like color.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where a strong, friendly voice is needed, such as posters, storefront signage, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for bold pull quotes and promotional copy that benefits from dense, high-impact letterforms at larger sizes.
The font conveys a warm, approachable tone with a distinctly retro, sign-painting-adjacent friendliness. Its thick, soft shapes feel confident and informal, leaning playful without becoming cartoonish. The overall impression is sturdy and inviting, suited to messaging that wants to feel human and direct.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with rounded, low-fuss shapes that remain legible while feeling personable. Its simplified constructions and compact counters suggest a focus on robust reproduction and a distinctive, vintage-leaning display texture across both text and numerals.
Round letters stay very circular while joins and terminals remain consistently flattened, creating a cohesive, slightly “molded” silhouette. Numerals are similarly weighty and simple, matching the lowercase’s compact proportions and reinforcing the font’s strong, unified rhythm.