Sans Other Lyby 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type, 'News Gothic EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Halagar' by Letteralle, 'News Gothic No. 2' by Linotype, 'Rotis II Sans' by Monotype, 'Hamburg Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Hamburg' by TypeShop Collection, and 'News Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, comics, playful, handmade, quirky, bold, friendly, impact, handcrafted, informality, humor, rounded, blobby, bouncy, chunky, cartoonish.
A chunky, heavily inked sans with softly rounded corners and an intentionally irregular, hand-cut silhouette. Strokes are broad and relatively even, with visible wobble in curves and edges that creates a lively, imperfect outline. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetrical, and joins can pinch or swell slightly, giving letters a stamped or painted feel. Overall spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a bouncy rhythm while keeping a clear, upright structure.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, event promos, packaging, and playful branding. It works well for kid-oriented projects, comic or cartoon graphics, and informal signage where character and impact matter more than typographic neutrality.
The font conveys a playful, mischievous energy—more craft and character than polish. Its uneven contours and chunky forms feel approachable and humorous, like lettering made for kids’ materials, casual signage, or comic-style headings.
Designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a handmade, imperfect charm. The intent appears to be a bold display face that feels casual and human, using irregular contours and compact counters to create a distinctive, friendly voice.
The strongest personality comes from the shifting stroke edges and inconsistent internal shapes, which add texture at display sizes. In longer lines, the heavy weight and tight counters create a dense color, so it tends to read best when given generous size and breathing room.