Sans Other Dabek 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, event flyers, playful, hand-cut, quirky, retro, whimsical, standout display, handmade feel, friendly impact, novelty tone, irregular, angular, chunky, soft-cornered, bouncy.
A chunky sans with an intentionally irregular, hand-cut construction. Strokes keep a consistent, heavy presence while edges vary between crisp angles and subtly softened corners, creating a carved-paper feel rather than a geometric build. Letterforms show lively inconsistency in curvature and joint treatment, with slightly uneven bowls and diagonals that give the set a buoyant rhythm. Numerals follow the same cutout logic, with open, simplified shapes and occasional asymmetry that prioritizes character over strict uniformity.
Best suited to display sizes where the cut-paper shapes and lively rhythm can be appreciated—posters, event and festival materials, playful branding, packaging, and children-oriented or craft-themed graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a distinctive, informal voice is desired, but it is less suited to long-form reading.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a friendly handmade energy. Its wobbly consistency and bold silhouettes read as informal and theatrical, suggesting craft, fun signage, and lighthearted display messaging rather than strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, handmade sans voice—prioritizing charm, motion, and standout silhouettes over strict geometric precision. Its irregular shaping and slightly variable letter construction suggest a deliberate effort to emulate hand-cut lettering for expressive, attention-grabbing use.
In text, the irregular contours create a strong texture and noticeable movement across lines, especially where rounded letters (o, e, s) alternate with sharper forms (k, v, w, x). The design’s personality is driven by its varying internal curves and slightly uneven terminals, which can be a feature for expressive headlines but may feel busy at smaller sizes.