Sans Other Novo 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jostern' by EMME grafica, 'Qualion' by ROHH, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Kobern' by The Northern Block, 'Gogh' by Type Forward, and 'Hazelton' by Type Royal (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoonish, display impact, friendly branding, retro flair, playful tone, rounded, blocky, soft corners, heavy terminals, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes, soft cornering, and simplified geometry. Forms are built from broad, block-like shapes with occasional angled cuts and notched joins that create a slightly quirky, hand-cut feel. Counters tend to be small and enclosed, while bowls and shoulders stay full and compact, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. The lowercase shows sturdy, single-storey structures (notably in a and g) and a generally squat rhythm; the numerals match the same blunt, sculpted construction for consistent texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong silhouette and personality are desirable. It can work well for packaging, event graphics, and playful editorial callouts, and it’s especially effective in short phrases, labels, and logo-style wordmarks where the chunky forms can be appreciated.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, leaning playful and slightly retro. Its chunky silhouettes and softened corners feel friendly and informal, with a poster-like confidence that reads as fun rather than corporate.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that prioritizes friendliness and visual punch through rounded massing and simplified, sculpted letterforms. Its quirky cuts and compact counters suggest an aim for memorable, characterful text rather than neutral body-copy reading.
Spacing and lettershape massing create strong, dark typographic color, making the face feel best when given room to breathe. The distinctive notches and angled cuts add personality and help differentiate similar shapes at display sizes.