Sans Other Dilat 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, comics, playful, quirky, casual, retro, friendly, display impact, handmade feel, playful branding, cartoon tone, quirky texture, chunky, bouncy, irregular, soft-cornered, poster-like.
A chunky, compact sans with softly rounded corners and noticeably irregular geometry. Strokes are heavy and simplified, with subtle flare and taper at some terminals that adds a hand-cut, slightly wobbly rhythm. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and curves lean toward squat, teardrop-like forms rather than perfect circles. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, uneven color that reads more like crafted lettering than strict, modular type.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, titles, stickers, and packaging where a fun, handcrafted voice is desired. It can also work for children’s materials or casual branding accents, while longer passages may feel busy due to the irregular rhythm and dense counters.
The overall tone is lighthearted and mischievous, with a cartoon-leaning bounce that feels informal and approachable. Its uneven shapes and compressed stance suggest a playful, handmade sensibility suited to humorous or kid-friendly messaging.
Likely drawn to provide a bold, characterful sans with a handmade, cut-paper/cartoon flavor—prioritizing personality and punch over strict consistency. The design aims to stand out at display sizes and deliver a friendly, humorous tone.
The alphabet shows deliberately inconsistent widths and a springy baseline feel, which increases personality but reduces neutrality. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, staying bold and graphic for display use.