Sans Other Kemet 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, branding, headlines, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-lettered feel, space saving, approachability, display clarity, rounded, monoline, condensed, tall, bouncy.
This typeface presents a tall, condensed sans structure with monoline strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms feel lightly hand-drawn: curves are slightly irregular, joins are gently pinched, and verticals often show subtle waviness rather than strict geometric rigidity. Counters are compact and mostly oval, with simple, open constructions in characters like C, S, and e. The overall rhythm is narrow and vertical, with a lively mix of straight strokes and smooth, simplified curves that keeps the texture informal while remaining legible.
It works best for headlines, short passages, and display settings where a friendly, handmade feel is desirable—such as packaging, café or boutique signage, event posters, and youthful branding. The condensed proportions make it useful when space is tight, while the soft terminals keep it from feeling severe.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a DIY, human touch that reads as informal rather than corporate. Its narrow, upright stance gives it a spirited, slightly whimsical voice—suited to lighthearted messaging where personality matters more than typographic neutrality.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a simple sans with the warmth of hand lettering, prioritizing charm, narrow-set efficiency, and an easygoing reading experience in display sizes.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and lean, with simplified geometry and rounded corners that reduce sharpness. The numerals share the same monoline, softened construction, producing a cohesive look in mixed alphanumeric settings.