Sans Other Dabis 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, children's media, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, punchy, display impact, friendly branding, handmade feel, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, irregular, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded corners and gently irregular outlines that give the strokes a hand-cut feel. Forms are generally narrow and tall, with slightly uneven verticals and subtle lateral swell that keeps the texture lively. Counters are small but open enough to remain legible at display sizes, and joints tend to be blunt rather than sharply engineered. The overall rhythm is intentionally inconsistent in a controlled way, producing a bouncy line while staying clearly upright.
Best suited to display work where its bold, quirky texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, event graphics, and brand marks. It also fits playful editorial callouts and children’s or family-oriented materials. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font reads upbeat and characterful, with a cartoonish, retro-leaning personality. Its unevenness feels intentional and human, projecting warmth rather than precision. The dense black shapes create a strong, confident voice that can feel mischievous and fun.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a friendly, handcrafted tone—combining bold, condensed proportions with soft corners and deliberate irregularity to avoid a mechanical feel. It’s built to create recognizable shapes and an energetic typographic color in branding and display settings.
Round characters like O/C/G show a slightly squashed, organic curve rather than perfect geometry, and diagonals (K, V, W, X) feel sturdy and simplified. Numerals are bold and graphic, matching the alphabet’s compact, punchy silhouette.