Sans Other Meloz 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Fritz Display' by Designova, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Armetica' by Hsan Fonts, 'Jonze' by KC Fonts, and 'Fort Yukon' by Larin Type Co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, chunky, display impact, friendly tone, playful branding, handmade feel, bold signage, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap like, bouncy rhythm, hand-drawn.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded terminals and softly squared corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with occasional notches and inward cuts that read like subtle ink-traps, giving the shapes a carved, organic feel rather than a purely geometric one. Counters are relatively small and openings can be tight, while spacing and widths vary enough to create a lively, uneven rhythm in text. Overall proportions favor tall, condensed caps and sturdy lowercase forms, producing a bold, poster-like texture.
Best suited to short-form display uses where its bold mass and quirky texture can read clearly—headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding. It can also work for logos or badges where a friendly, chunky sans is desired, but it’s less ideal for long body text due to its tight counters and heavy color.
The font feels upbeat and approachable, with a slightly mischievous, cartoonish energy. Its chunky silhouettes and irregular detailing suggest informality and fun rather than neutrality, making it feel personable and a bit handmade while still staying clearly sans in construction.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that combines bold, condensed proportions with rounded, friendly detailing. The small notches and softened corners look purposeful, adding personality and preventing the heavy strokes from feeling flat, while keeping the letterforms simple enough for quick recognition.
At larger sizes the interior cut-ins and rounded corners become a defining texture feature; at smaller sizes those tight apertures and small counters may start to merge, increasing the overall darkness. The numerals and caps maintain the same stout, softened geometry, supporting consistent headline voice across mixed content.