Sans Other Lyko 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A heavy, rounded sans with blobby, soft-shouldered strokes and subtly uneven contours that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like, with generous rounding throughout and a slightly “inflated” silhouette. Terminals are blunt and smooth, curves dominate over sharp joins, and the overall rhythm is relaxed with wide, stable forms and minimal contrast. The numerals follow the same puffy construction, staying highly legible through large apertures and simplified interior shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings like posters, headlines, logos, product packaging, and playful branding where a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It also works well for children’s materials and casual promotional graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where its rounded details and tight counters stay clear.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a toy-like, cartoon energy that reads as informal and fun. Its thick, cushioned shapes give it a cozy, retro-signage feel while remaining clean enough to avoid looking grungy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum warmth and visibility through thick, rounded forms with a deliberately playful, slightly hand-formed finish. Its construction prioritizes bold silhouettes, simple interior spaces, and an inviting character for display-first typography.
The design favors silhouette clarity over precision: joins and curves show gentle irregularity that adds personality, especially in letters like S, J, and g. Round letters (O, Q) appear slightly squarish in their outer geometry, reinforcing a compact, friendly “soft block” character.