Sans Other Dabab 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra and 'Carrosserie' by Letterwerk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, quirky, handmade, retro, display impact, friendly tone, handmade feel, retro flair, chunky, bouncy, rounded, cartoonish, irregular.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular contours that suggest hand-cut or brush-drawn construction. Strokes are thick and fairly consistent, with gentle swelling and tapering at turns, creating a lively texture rather than a rigid geometric feel. The letterforms sit upright but feel “wavy” in their verticals and bowls, with uneven internal counters that add character and motion. Overall spacing and rhythm are tight and punchy, producing strong dark shapes and a distinct, animated silhouette in words and lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging, and promotional graphics where a playful voice is desired. It can work well for children’s materials, event titles, or branding accents, while longer passages may feel dense due to the heavy color and irregular rhythm.
The font reads as friendly and mischievous, with a bouncy rhythm that leans toward cartoon and vintage display sensibilities. Its irregularities give it an approachable, handmade warmth rather than a corporate neutrality, making it feel informal and energetic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice with a handcrafted, whimsical edge—prioritizing personality and visual punch over strict regularity. Its forms aim to stand out at larger sizes and create an animated, approachable tone in branding and editorial titling.
Round forms like O/0 and bowls in B/P/R appear slightly off-center and organic, which increases personality but also makes the texture intentionally uneven. The figures are bold and attention-grabbing, matching the alphabet’s playful, slightly distorted stance.