Sans Other Dabab 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Prelo Condensed' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s media, logos, playful, cheerful, cartoonish, friendly, casual, personality, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, bouncy, chunky, rounded, soft corners, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with rounded terminals and subtly uneven, hand-cut contours. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal contrast, and many curves show gentle bulging and slight asymmetry that creates a lively, informal texture. Counters are generally open and simple, with circular forms (O, o, 0) reading full and friendly, while diagonals and joins (K, R, V, W) keep a slightly quirky, crafted feel. Overall spacing and widths vary enough to produce a bouncy rhythm in text while maintaining sturdy, high-impact silhouettes.
This style works best for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, event titles, playful branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It’s also well suited to kid-focused or comedic contexts where a friendly, informal voice is desirable, and where large sizes can showcase the character in the outlines.
The font projects a lighthearted, humorous tone—more like handmade signage or cartoon lettering than a strict geometric sans. Its chunky shapes and soft corners feel approachable and upbeat, giving headlines a sense of motion and personality without looking chaotic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum warmth and impact through bold, rounded forms and a deliberately imperfect, handcrafted rhythm. It prioritizes personality and display presence over strict uniformity, aiming for a fun, approachable sans that feels human-made and energetic.
In continuous text, the weight and animated width changes create a strong typographic color and a pronounced, rhythmic pattern. The numerals match the letters’ bold, rounded construction, reinforcing a consistent display-oriented voice.