Sans Other Lerim 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Infra' by FontFont, 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts, 'Gautami' by Microsoft Corporation, and 'Arial Nova' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event flyers, rough, playful, handmade, grunge, quirky, add texture, create impact, handmade feel, informal voice, distressed, irregular, chunky, blotchy, torn-edge.
A heavy, rounded sans with deliberately roughened outlines and uneven edges, giving each glyph a cutout-like silhouette. Strokes are generally thick and low-contrast, but the contours wobble and chip in places, creating irregular counters and terminals. The letterforms lean on simple, blocky constructions with soft curves, while width varies noticeably from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, uneven rhythm in text. The overall spacing reads sturdy but not rigid, with organic inconsistencies that feel intentional rather than accidental.
Best suited to display settings where texture is a feature: posters, flyers, packaging, labels, and social graphics. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes when you want an intentionally rough, handcrafted feel, but it is less appropriate for long-form text or small UI sizes where the distressed edges could reduce clarity.
The distressed contouring and chunky shapes create a casual, mischievous tone that feels handmade and slightly chaotic. It suggests an informal, crafty attitude—more punk zine or Halloween poster than corporate utility—while remaining friendly due to its rounded proportions.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing sans with an embedded distressed texture, simulating worn ink, torn paper, or hand-cut lettering. Its goal is to add instant character and informality to headlines while keeping letterforms broadly familiar and readable at larger sizes.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rugged surface texture, helping headings and mixed-case settings feel cohesive. Numerals follow the same chipped, worn treatment, maintaining a consistent voice across alphanumerics; at smaller sizes, the distressed details may visually fill in and appear heavier.