Sans Other Isdol 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, handmade, playful, friendly, casual, retro, human warmth, hand-lettered feel, display character, casual tone, rounded terminals, flared strokes, soft corners, quirky proportions, open apertures.
A quirky sans with subtly flared stroke endings and gently rounded corners that give the letterforms a soft, hand-drawn impression. Strokes stay mostly monolinear, but with noticeable terminal widening on many horizontals and curves, creating a faintly brushlike rhythm. The proportions are uneven in a deliberate way—some capitals run wide (notably rounded forms), while others are compact—producing an informal, lively texture in text. Counters are generally open and clear, and many joins and diagonals show slight curvature rather than rigid geometry.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a personable, handcrafted feel. It can also work well for signage and short-form editorial callouts where a friendly, informal voice is desired. For longer reading, it’s most effective at comfortable sizes where the quirky width rhythm remains clear rather than busy.
The overall tone feels approachable and lightly whimsical, like signage lettering that’s been refined into a usable text face. It carries a nostalgic, mid-century casualness without becoming overtly decorative, making it feel friendly and human. The slightly bouncy widths and softened terminals add warmth and personality to headings and short passages.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-lettered sans forms while keeping consistent stroke behavior and clean enough shapes for practical setting. Its flared terminals and softly irregular proportions aim to add warmth and character to otherwise straightforward sans letterforms.
Digit shapes follow the same softened, flared logic, with simple, readable forms that match the alphabet’s casual construction. In running text the spacing and alternating wide/narrow shapes create a distinctive cadence, which can be a feature for display use but may feel intentionally idiosyncratic at smaller sizes.