Sans Other Keroy 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, playful, retro, whimsical, handmade, quirky, expressive display, space-saving, friendly tone, distinct identity, condensed, humanist, soft terminals, rounded joins, tall caps.
A condensed, tall-lettered sans with gently irregular, humanist construction and softly rounded stroke endings. Strokes show subtle modulation, with slightly swelling verticals and tapered curves that create a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric uniformity. Counters are compact and often vertically oriented, and many characters feel slightly drawn rather than mechanically built, producing small variations in curvature and joint shapes. Lowercase forms are small relative to the capitals, reinforcing a tall, narrow overall texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where a narrow footprint and distinctive rhythm help text stand out, such as posters, headlines, book covers, and packaging. It can also work for branding systems that want a playful, personable tone, especially in short phrases and title-case settings.
The font conveys a friendly, offbeat personality with a lightly vintage flavor. Its narrow proportions and soft, hand-touched detailing give it a whimsical tone that can feel theatrical or storybook-like without becoming overtly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive condensed sans voice that feels approachable and slightly hand-rendered, prioritizing character and vertical presence over neutral text anonymity.
In running text the condensed spacing and tall capitals create a strong vertical cadence, while rounded terminals keep the color from becoming harsh. The figures and punctuation match the same narrow, lightly modulated style, supporting a consistent display voice.