Sans Other Aktu 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dic Sans' by CAST, 'Program' by Emigre, 'ITC Chino' by ITC, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Loyola Next' and 'Loyola Soft' by RodrigoTypo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event flyers, playful, hand-cut, retro, chunky, comic, handmade feel, display impact, casual tone, retro flavor, irregular, blobby, soft-cornered, stamped, quirky.
A chunky, all-caps-forward sans with heavy, uneven strokes and subtly wavering outlines that feel hand-cut or stamped rather than mechanically drawn. Counters are small and often squarish, with rounded corners and occasional notches, creating a rugged texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Terminals tend to be blunt and slightly angled, and internal shapes (like in O, P, R, a, e) show intentionally imperfect geometry. Spacing reads compact and dense in text, with a lively, slightly variable rhythm across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text where its rugged silhouette and dense color can do the work—posters, headlines, packaging labels, stickers, and event or entertainment flyers. It can also add character to logos or wordmarks when a handmade, stamped feel is desired, but will feel heavy and busy in long-form reading.
The font projects a bold, playful attitude with a DIY, cut-paper energy. Its irregularities lend warmth and humor, suggesting casual signage, comic titling, or throwback display work rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to mimic a handmade, cutout or rubber-stamp aesthetic in a contemporary display sans, prioritizing punchy shapes and quirky consistency over strict geometric refinement.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and poster-like, while the lowercase retains the same rugged construction and simplified details. Numerals follow the same chunky, cutout logic, staying highly legible at display sizes while emphasizing texture over precision.