Sans Other Amlek 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Skate' and 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Aspira' by Durotype, and 'Earthboy' by Supfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, comics, playful, quirky, casual, friendly, retro, display impact, handmade feel, playful branding, novelty tone, chunky, bouncy, irregular, rounded, lively.
A heavy, compact sans with subtly irregular, hand-cut geometry. Strokes are consistently thick with gently rounded corners and occasional angled terminals, giving letters a slightly wobbly, off-kilter stance. Counters are relatively small and shapes feel tightly packed, while widths vary across glyphs, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. The lowercase has simple, sturdy forms with a tall x-height feel, and the numerals match the same chunky, poster-like construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It can also work for comics or event graphics where a bold, friendly voice is needed, but it’s less ideal for dense body copy due to its tight interiors and animated rhythm.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, with a humorous, slightly mischievous character. Its uneven rhythm reads as human and approachable rather than engineered, evoking handmade signage and vintage novelty lettering.
Likely intended as a characterful display sans that feels handmade and attention-grabbing. The design emphasizes bold presence and personality through irregular widths and softened, chunky forms rather than strict geometric consistency.
The design’s intentional irregularities become more apparent in text, where alternating widths and small shifts in curvature create a buoyant line color. The heavy weight and compact counters push it toward display use, especially where bold personality is preferred over neutrality.