Sans Other Lobab 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Legato' by FontFont; 'Croma Sans' and 'Epoca Pro' by Hoftype; 'Mute', 'Mute Arabic', and 'Mute Devanagari' by Indian Type Foundry; and 'Frutiger' and 'Frutiger Arabic' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, comic, friendly, handmade feel, playful display, informal voice, craft aesthetic, chunky, irregular, rough-cut, blobby, soft-cornered.
A heavy, hand-drawn sans with chunky strokes and intentionally irregular contours. Letterforms show wobbling edges and uneven geometry, with a slightly “cut-paper” feel in curves and joins. Counters are generally open and rounded, terminals are blunt, and straight strokes often taper subtly or kink, creating a lively, non-mechanical rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with mixed widths and slightly inconsistent alignment that reinforces the handmade character while remaining legible in text.
Works best for display applications where personality is the goal: posters, playful branding, packaging, kids-oriented materials, event flyers, and short headlines. It can also support small blocks of text when a casual, handmade texture is desired, but its strong irregularity is most effective at larger sizes.
The font reads casual and upbeat, with a humorous, crafty tone. Its uneven outlines and soft, chunky shapes suggest an informal voice—approachable, youthful, and a bit mischievous—suited to expressive messaging rather than strict corporate neutrality.
The design appears aimed at delivering an expressive, hand-crafted sans voice with high visual impact. By embracing uneven outlines and variable proportions, it prioritizes warmth and character over precision, evoking marker/brush lettering or rough-cut shapes while maintaining clear letter recognition.
In running text, the texture is bouncy and energetic, with noticeable variability in stroke edges that creates a strong “inked by hand” presence. Numerals match the same irregular construction, keeping the set visually cohesive for short, punchy use.