Sans Other Abnum 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, quirky, punchy, friendly, retro, display impact, add personality, youthful tone, retro flavor, chunky, bouncy, cartoonish, offbeat, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with chunky strokes and softly rounded outer corners. Letterforms show intentional irregularity: verticals subtly lean or wobble, terminals cut at slightly different angles, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a hand-cut, poster-like rhythm. Counters are small and dense in many letters, while curves stay smooth and simplified; diagonals are stout and geometric, and joins are blunt rather than sharp. The overall texture is dark and energetic, with uneven silhouettes that read as designed character rather than distortion.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, and promotional graphics where personality is the priority. It also suits packaging, playful branding, event flyers, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a quirky, chunky silhouette. For longer text blocks, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The font conveys a cheerful, mischievous tone—casual and approachable with a bit of eccentricity. Its uneven rhythm and chunky shapes suggest comic, party, or kids-oriented messaging, with a retro sign-painting or cut-paper feel that keeps it lighthearted and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that breaks strict uniformity to create motion and charm. By combining simplified geometry with deliberately uneven proportions and angled cuts, it aims to feel handmade and lively while remaining bold and legible at headline scale.
In text, the tight interior spaces and heavy color make it strongest at display sizes, where the quirky shapes and varied widths are easy to appreciate. The numerals share the same stout, simplified construction, reinforcing a consistent, bold voice across letters and figures.