Sans Other Bumav 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, quirky, hand-cut, retro, expressiveness, handmade feel, attention grabbing, retro charm, irregular, bouncy, chunky, soft-edged, wobbly.
A heavy, compact display sans with subtly irregular outlines and a lively, hand-shaped rhythm. Strokes are generally thick with gentle tapering and uneven terminals that feel cut rather than mechanically drawn. Curves are slightly squashed and asymmetrical, and counters tend to be small, giving the letters a dense, poster-like color. The set mixes round and angular decisions from glyph to glyph, producing an intentionally uneven texture in words and lines.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, packaging fronts, and brand marks that benefit from a playful, handmade voice. It can work well for short taglines, labels, and promotional graphics where strong silhouettes and personality matter more than long-form readability.
The overall tone is mischievous and informal, with a cartoonish, vintage flavor. Its bouncy baseline feel and idiosyncratic shaping suggest friendly, humorous messaging rather than strict neutrality. The font reads like a crafted, handmade sign—approachable, a bit offbeat, and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, characterful sans with a handcrafted, slightly chaotic energy. By embracing irregular geometry and varied terminals, it prioritizes charm and memorability over strict typographic uniformity.
In the sample text, the dark mass and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the irregularities become character rather than noise. The uneven widths and slightly inconsistent curves contribute to a distinctive word silhouette, which can be an asset for short phrases and headlines.