Sans Other Kemas 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade feel, add personality, friendly display, casual readability, rounded, bouncy, informal, soft, lively.
A lively sans with subtly irregular outlines and a hand-drawn feel. Strokes stay fairly even, but terminals are often tapered or slightly flared, and curves show gentle wobble that keeps the rhythm human rather than mechanical. Proportions are open and rounded overall, with generous counters and a slightly springy baseline impression; diagonals and joins (notably in V/W/X and k) have a brisk, cut-paper sharpness against the otherwise soft forms. The lowercase is simple and readable, mixing single-storey constructions with narrow stems and compact bowls, giving text a lightly condensed, animated texture.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where character and friendliness are an advantage: headlines, posters, product packaging, event graphics, and casual branding. It can work for brief UI labels or pull quotes when a human, informal tone is desired, but its expressive irregularity is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm, humorous, and approachable—more like marker lettering than a corporate sans. Its irregularities read as intentional and expressive, lending a personable voice suitable for lighthearted or creative messaging.
The design appears intended to evoke an informal, handmade sans that remains readable while adding personality. It prioritizes charm and distinctive rhythm over strict geometric consistency, creating an approachable display voice for modern, playful communication.
The uppercase feels more display-leaning due to its buoyant shapes and distinctive joins, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, legible structure. Numerals are clear and bold in silhouette, matching the same slightly offbeat, hand-rendered energy.