Sans Other Noba 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mikado' by HVD Fonts, 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Ideal Sans' by Hoefler & Co., 'Bango Pro' by JCFonts, 'Mato Sans' by Picador, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, bouncy, chunky, friendly, quirky, impact, personality, approachability, novelty, soft corners, bulbous, compact counters, tilted terminals, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes and compact, often teardrop-like counters that keep forms dense and high-impact. The geometry leans toward circular bowls and blunt, slightly soft corners, while many terminals and joins show subtle tilt and irregularity that breaks a strict grid feel. Widths vary noticeably between letters, and spacing has a lively, uneven rhythm that reads intentionally characterful rather than engineered. Numerals and punctuation match the same bold, bulbous construction, staying clear at display sizes.
This font is best suited for short, bold statements: posters, large headlines, playful branding, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It also works well for kids-oriented or entertainment contexts where a friendly, animated voice is desired, rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a hand-cut, cartoonish energy that feels approachable and a little mischievous. Its exaggerated weight and gently wobbly posture give it a “shouty” friendliness—more fun than functional, more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a cheerful, unconventional voice—prioritizing personality, mass, and motion over strict regularity. Its varied widths and tilted cuts suggest a deliberate attempt to keep text feeling lively and handmade while remaining clearly sans in structure.
Curves dominate, but the design frequently interrupts them with flat cuts and angled terminals (notably in diagonals and some bowls), creating a distinctive, slightly off-kilter texture in words. The dense counters and heavy joins can reduce internal detail at smaller sizes, so it visually prefers larger settings.