Sans Other Babab 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, kids branding, packaging, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, cartoony, add personality, feel handmade, be friendly, stand out, rounded, bouncy, chunky, wobbly, soft corners.
A heavy, monoline sans with rounded forms and an intentionally irregular, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes keep a largely consistent thickness while edges and joints show subtle wobble, creating a lively, imperfect silhouette. Counters are generally open and generous, with simplified geometric construction and occasional asymmetry in curves and terminals. Proportions vary noticeably across letters—some glyphs feel slightly wider or more compact—adding a buoyant, informal texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same chunky, softened structure for a cohesive set.
Well suited to posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where a friendly, attention-getting voice is desired. It fits playful branding, children’s products, packaging, labels, and social graphics that benefit from a handmade, cartoony feel. It’s best used at display sizes where the wobbly details and soft corners can read clearly.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, with a casual, handmade personality that feels approachable and slightly mischievous. Its uneven rhythm reads as human and craft-like rather than mechanical, lending a warm, playful voice to short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display sans with a hand-drawn, slightly irregular construction—prioritizing charm and personality over strict consistency. Its simplified, rounded forms aim for instant readability while keeping a whimsical, crafted texture.
The face maintains strong color on the page and clear silhouettes at display sizes, but the deliberate irregularities create a kinetic texture that becomes more prominent in longer lines. Rounded terminals and simplified shapes keep the tone soft rather than aggressive despite the heavy weight.