Sans Other Kerag 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JollyGood Proper Condensed' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s media, branding, quirky, playful, handmade, casual, retro, add personality, stand out, friendly tone, retro flavor, handmade feel, condensed, tilted terminals, wobbly baseline, rounded joins, compact counters.
A condensed sans with chunky, even-weight strokes and a subtly irregular rhythm. Letterforms show gentle waviness and slight angular tilts in stems and terminals, creating a hand-cut, imperfectly straight silhouette while remaining clearly upright overall. Counters are compact, curves are softly rounded, and junctions tend to be simplified rather than geometric, giving the alphabet a lively, slightly squeezed texture. Spacing reads tight and energetic, with a bouncy baseline feel in running text.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, packaging callouts, headlines, and brand marks that want a friendly, quirky edge. It can also work for captions or short blurbs where personality is prioritized over neutral readability at small sizes.
The font projects an informal, playful tone—more crafty than corporate. Its irregularities and narrow stance add humor and motion, evoking a lighthearted, retro display voice that feels approachable and human.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, humanized sans voice—condensed for impact and economy of space, but deliberately imperfect to add charm and character in display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same compact, condensed proportions, helping headings feel cohesive. Numerals follow the same sturdy, slightly off-kilter construction, maintaining the font’s spirited rhythm in mixed alphanumeric settings.