Sans Other Ismul 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, signage, playful, quirky, casual, handmade, friendly, human warmth, informal display, playful branding, handcrafted feel, rounded, wonky, irregular, soft, chunky.
A compact, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and an intentionally uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes stay largely monolinear, but shapes show subtle waviness and slight inconsistencies in curvature and terminals that give each glyph a casual, crafted feel. Counters are generally open and simple, with straightforward construction in capitals and single-storey forms in the lowercase (notably a and g). Numerals follow the same chunky, slightly off-kilter geometry, keeping a consistent visual color across mixed text.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and casual signage where personality is a priority. It can also work well for children’s materials, playful branding, and display text that benefits from a friendly, handcrafted look.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a whimsical, homemade energy that feels approachable rather than technical. Its slight wobble and softened shapes suggest spontaneity and personality, lending text a lighthearted, human presence.
The design appears intended to inject warmth and individuality into a straightforward sans framework, combining bold legibility with a deliberately imperfect, hand-made surface. It aims to feel expressive and approachable while remaining simple enough for clear display typography.
The texture becomes more noticeable in longer settings, where the gentle irregularity reads as deliberate character rather than distortion. Capitals appear relatively tall and sturdy, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and easy word-shape recognition despite the quirky outlines.