Sans Other Akpe 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FS Pimlico' by Fontsmith, 'Graviola' and 'Graviola Soft' by Harbor Type, 'Condell Bio' by Letritas, and 'Loyola Next' and 'Loyola Soft' by RodrigoTypo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, chunky, friendly, handmade feel, display impact, playful tone, informal branding, soft corners, wobbly, irregular, cartoonish, compact counters.
A heavy, blocky sans with simplified, rounded-angled shapes and a noticeably hand-cut irregularity from letter to letter. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with subtly wavy edges and slightly uneven joins that create a stamped or cut-paper feel rather than a mechanically perfect outline. Counters are compact and often squarish, apertures are tight, and terminals tend to end bluntly with softened corners. Spacing and widths feel intentionally uneven, giving the alphabet a lively, informal rhythm while keeping overall forms sturdy and legible at display sizes.
This font is best used for short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and labels where a bold, playful voice is needed. It can also work well for children’s media, games, crafts, and social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the chunky counters and irregular edges read clearly.
The tone is upbeat and mischievous, reading like a playful poster face made for attention rather than restraint. Its imperfect edges and chunky silhouettes suggest a handmade, crafty attitude—friendly, casual, and slightly comedic—well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic a handmade display sans—something between a stencil/cutout and a cartoon headline style—prioritizing personality and impact. Its irregular rhythm and blunt terminals suggest a deliberate move away from geometric precision toward an approachable, tactile look.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same bold, compact construction, with the lowercase retaining a strong, blocky presence rather than a delicate text-like feel. Numerals match the same cutout geometry and weight, reinforcing a cohesive, punchy texture in lines of text.