Sans Other Meloz 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Miso' by Mårten Nettelbladt (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, cartoonish, playfulness, approachability, display impact, handmade feel, rounded, bubbly, soft, chunky, informal.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded terminals and softly swollen strokes that create an elastic, hand-cut feel. Curves are generously radiused and counters tend to be small, giving the letters a dense, punchy texture in text. The design keeps a mostly monoline construction while allowing subtle irregularities and varied widths that make repeated verticals feel organic rather than mechanical. Uppercase forms are simple and blocky, while lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, large dots, and short, sturdy joins that emphasize a toy-like rhythm.
Well suited to short-form display typography such as headlines, posters, stickers, packaging, and brand marks that want an upbeat, informal voice. It also fits children’s content and playful editorial callouts where strong color and rounded shapes help carry attention.
The overall tone is cheerful and mischievous, with a vintage sign-painting or children’s-book energy. Its chunky silhouettes and soft corners read as approachable and humorous rather than strict or technical.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum warmth and impact through simplified geometry, rounded edges, and a deliberately imperfect, hand-crafted rhythm. The goal seems to be an expressive display sans that feels friendly and characterful while staying broadly legible in larger sizes.
In paragraphs, the tight counters and heavy color produce strong impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes; it performs best when allowed room to breathe. The figures follow the same rounded, weighty logic, with bold, easily recognizable shapes suited to casual display settings.