Sans Other Abdaf 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharik Sans' by Dada Studio, 'Ideal Sans' by Hoefler & Co., 'Linotype Aroma No. 2' by Linotype, 'Adagio Sans' by Machalski, 'Paradigm' and 'Paradigm Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Karmina Sans' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, informal, display impact, friendly tone, handmade feel, retro flavor, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, cartoony, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft, inflated strokes and subtly irregular, hand-cut contours. Terminals are blunted and slightly flared, giving many shapes a gently wedge-like finish rather than crisp geometric endings. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and the overall rhythm feels lively, with small variations in curve tension and join shaping across the alphabet. The uppercase is broad and blocky, while the lowercase leans toward single-story forms with thick bowls and sturdy stems, maintaining clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, event flyers, and logo wordmarks where a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It can also work for playful editorial headers or signage, but its dense interior spaces suggest avoiding long body text or very small sizes.
The font reads warm and mischievous, with a distinctly retro sign-painting and cartoon headline energy. Its uneven, buoyant shapes create an approachable tone that feels more handcrafted than technical, favoring personality over strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice with a handcrafted feel, combining simple sans structures with rounded, flared terminals to create a distinctive, retro-leaning personality.
Round letters like O, C, and G show slightly squarish curvature and tightened apertures, reinforcing a punchy, poster-like color on the page. Numerals follow the same soft, weighty construction, keeping a consistent presence alongside letters in bold messaging.