Sans Other Dabeb 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, comics, playful, quirky, cartoonish, friendly, bold, expressiveness, informality, attention, handmade, chunky, bouncy, hand-cut, irregular, rounded.
A heavy, compact sans with deliberately uneven contours and a cut-paper feel. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, with softly rounded corners and occasional angled terminals that create a lively, hand-made texture. Proportions are narrow and vertically stressed, while individual glyphs show subtle width and stance variation that adds bounce to lines of text. Counters are small but open enough to keep key shapes recognizable, and the overall rhythm reads as intentionally irregular rather than mechanical.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where a bold, playful personality is desired. It can add character to children’s materials, event promotions, and comic or game-related graphics, especially in short bursts of text. For longer passages, its strong texture will be most comfortable when set large with generous spacing.
The tone is upbeat and mischievous, leaning toward comic and kid-friendly without becoming illegible. Its slightly wonky construction suggests spontaneity and humor, making it feel informal and energetic. The bold darkness and tight shapes give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, hand-made sans look with strong impact and a humorous, approachable voice. Its irregularity and chunky forms prioritize personality and visual punch over neutrality, aiming to stand out quickly in display contexts.
In the sample text, the uneven baselines and shifting glyph widths create a pronounced texture that works best at display sizes. Numerals and uppercase carry the same playful, cut-out character, helping headings and short statements feel cohesive and expressive.