Sans Other Addel 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gildsley' by Floves Type, 'Autumn Voyage' by Hanoded, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'American Auto' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Core Sans M' by S-Core, and 'Dalle' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, chunky, quirky, retro, friendly, display impact, handmade texture, playful branding, retro flavor, rounded, wobbly, irregular, compact, cartoonish.
A heavy, geometric sans with compact proportions, rounded corners, and low-contrast strokes. The letterforms show deliberate irregularities: subtle waviness in stems, slightly skewed terminals, and uneven joins that create a hand-cut, cut-paper feel while remaining broadly monoline. Counters are generally small and often squared-off, with blocky internal shapes (notably in O-like forms and numerals) that emphasize the font’s dense, poster-ready color. Curves are simplified and sturdy, and several glyphs exhibit a gently off-kilter stance that adds rhythm and texture across words.
Best suited for display typography where impact and personality are priorities—posters, headlines, titles, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work well for playful branding, event graphics, or youth-oriented and entertainment contexts where a bold, handmade-looking sans adds character.
The overall tone is bold and mischievous, with a playful, slightly scrappy energy. It reads as friendly and approachable rather than formal, suggesting a retro display sensibility with a cartoon-like punch and a tactile, handmade edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a distinctive, imperfect geometric construction. By combining sturdy, simplified forms with controlled irregularity, it aims to feel handmade and energetic while staying legible as a heavy display sans.
The irregular stroke behavior is consistent enough to feel intentional, giving headlines a lively texture, but the tight counters and chunky shapes make it most effective at larger sizes. The numerals match the same blocky, softened geometry and maintain strong visual weight for emphasis-heavy settings.