Sans Other Abkaj 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, bold, quirky, friendly, punchy, attention grab, friendly impact, handmade feel, display emphasis, chunky, rounded, cartoonish, irregular, soft.
A heavy, chunky sans with rounded corners and compact counters, designed around simple geometric masses rather than strict uniformity. Strokes are broadly consistent with minimal contrast, while terminals are often softly squared or slightly angled, giving letters a cut-paper feel. Proportions vary noticeably across glyphs: bowls swell, joints pinch, and some characters lean into subtly asymmetrical construction, creating a lively rhythm. Numerals and caps share the same dense, blocky presence, with generous ink coverage and clear silhouette-driven forms.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and bold branding moments where personality is more important than neutrality. It can also work well for children’s media, events, and promotional graphics that benefit from a friendly, comic-like presence.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a handmade, cartoon-adjacent energy. Its bouncy irregularities and soft edges keep it friendly rather than severe, while the strong weight makes it feel confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with an approachable, whimsical voice, using chunky forms and controlled irregularity to stand out in display settings and create a memorable typographic texture.
The font relies on big shapes and distinctive silhouettes more than interior detail, which helps it read well at display sizes. Spacing and letterforms feel intentionally uneven for character, producing a slightly wavy texture across lines of text.