Sans Other Mekum 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Geovano' by Grezline Studio, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, bold impact, friendly tone, handmade feel, retro charm, chunky, rounded, bouncy, soft corners, irregular.
A compact, heavy sans with chunky strokes and softened corners, built from simple geometric forms that feel slightly hand-shaped rather than mechanically uniform. Curves are full and round, counters are tight, and terminals tend to flatten or taper subtly, creating a lively, uneven rhythm across words. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent bold texture, while width and spacing vary enough to give lines a gently loping cadence instead of a rigid grid-like feel.
Best suited to short-form display work where personality and impact matter: headlines, posters, packaging, playful branding, and large labels. It can also work for pull quotes and social graphics where a bold, friendly voice is desired, while longer passages may feel dense due to the heavy texture.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a cartoonish warmth that reads as approachable and a bit mischievous. Its dense black color and slightly irregular construction suggest a handmade, nostalgic personality—more fun and conversational than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, informal sans with a hand-cut or cartoon-inspired sensibility—prioritizing charm, immediacy, and a strong silhouette over strict geometric regularity.
At text sizes the strong weight produces high visual impact, with small internal counters and compact apertures contributing to a dark, poster-like color. The figures match the letterforms’ chunky, simplified construction, supporting short, attention-grabbing numeric callouts.