Sans Other Venu 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, merch, playful, rugged, handmade, retro, cartoon, expressiveness, impact, handmade texture, retro display, novelty, chunky, irregular, blocky, tactile, wobbly.
A chunky, heavy sans with compact, block-like letterforms and visibly irregular outlines. Strokes remain broadly monolinear, but edges wobble and corners vary between blunt and slightly pinched, creating a hand-cut, stamped feel. Counters are small and often squared, with occasional notch-like cut-ins and asymmetries that break the geometry. Spacing and sidebearings feel uneven by design, giving lines a bouncy rhythm and a slightly compressed, poster-style texture.
Best suited to display settings where texture and personality are desired, such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work well on merchandise and stickers where bold shapes need to hold up at distance, while longer passages will be more successful with generous size and leading.
The overall tone is bold and mischievous, with a homemade, DIY energy that reads more playful than serious. Its roughened shapes and quirky silhouettes suggest craft, grit, and a retro-cartoon attitude, making the text feel lively and attention-seeking rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately rough, hand-made construction—combining strong silhouette readability with an expressive, cutout-like texture. It prioritizes character and immediacy over strict regularity, aiming for a distinctive display voice.
The font’s distinctive character comes from consistent “imperfect” construction: uneven terminals, variable corner treatments, and counter shapes that look carved rather than drawn with strict geometry. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy mass can begin to fill in, while at display sizes the textured edges become a key visual feature.