Sans Other Darus 16 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, kids branding, playful, quirky, retro, friendly, cheeky, expressiveness, novelty, impact, approachability, rounded, bouncy, geometric, soft corners, tilted rhythm.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle bowls and softly blunted terminals, set on a consistent reverse-leaning slant that creates a lively, off-kilter rhythm. Counters tend toward small, rounded apertures, and many curves feel slightly squashed into near-oval or pill shapes, giving the alphabet a toy-like geometry. Stems are sturdy and fairly uniform, with occasional wedge-like joins and subtly irregular widths that add handmade character while staying cohesive. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, with simplified forms and enclosed counters that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where its chunky forms and distinctive reverse-leaning rhythm can carry the design. It can work well for playful branding, packaging, event graphics, and title treatments, especially where a friendly, novelty-forward voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and mischievous, with a cartoony tilt that suggests fun, informality, and a touch of retro novelty. Its chunky presence and rounded shapes feel approachable and humorous rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that departs from neutral grotesks through rounded geometry, compact weighty shapes, and an intentional reverse slant. Its construction prioritizes recognizability and personality over continuous-text neutrality, aiming for an energetic, fun visual signature.
The reverse slant and tightly packed proportions amplify motion and personality, making word shapes feel animated. In longer lines the strong diagonal cadence becomes a defining feature, so spacing and line length will noticeably affect texture and readability.