Sans Other Isbim 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, titles, playful, quirky, retro, handmade, whimsical, attention, personality, economy, novelty, retro display, condensed, wonky, bouncy, high impact, poster-like.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes stay mostly uniform, but the contours show subtle wobble and off-axis shaping that makes verticals and bowls feel slightly irregular. Curves are tightened and terminals read blunt, giving the letters a cut-paper or stamped look. Spacing is tight and the silhouettes vary enough from glyph to glyph to create an animated texture in text, especially in mixed case and numerals.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, bold headlines, event graphics, and playful signage where personality and impact matter. It can also work for packaging and branding accents that benefit from a handmade, retro-novelty feel. For long-form text, its strong weight and condensed shapes may feel visually insistent, so it’s likely strongest in short bursts.
The overall tone is playful and a bit mischievous, with a vintage novelty flavor. Its irregularity reads intentionally human and energetic, making it feel more like a display face than a neutral workhorse. The condensed stance and dark color add urgency and a punchy, poster-forward attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while adding a distinctive, handmade irregularity. It prioritizes character and immediacy over neutrality, aiming for attention-grabbing display typography with a quirky, vintage-inspired voice.
In the sample text, the face maintains strong color and consistent density, but the quirky shaping becomes more noticeable at larger sizes where the uneven curves and slight tilts create personality. The narrow letterforms help long lines fit in constrained widths while still feeling loud and graphic.