Sans Other Mydal 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Bumpo Soft' by Graphite, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Amfibia' and 'Karibu' by ROHH, and 'Morl' and 'Rohyt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, kids branding, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, cartoonish, retro, display impact, friendly tone, quirky character, playful branding, retro feel, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, compact spacing.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and inflated, almost cushion-like shapes. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt or gently curved. Counters are small and often slightly irregular, with a noticeable wobble in curves and asymmetries that give the letterforms a hand-shaped feel. The x-height reads large relative to ascenders, while descenders are short, keeping lowercase forms compact and dense. Overall rhythm is lively rather than strictly geometric, with subtle width variation across glyphs and slightly uneven interior spacing.
Best suited for short, bold applications where personality is the priority—posters, playful branding, packaging, badges, stickers, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can work for short paragraphs in large sizes, but the dense color and small counters make it less ideal for small UI text or extended reading.
The font projects a cheerful, informal tone that feels toy-like and approachable. Its chunky silhouettes and quirky irregularities suggest humor and warmth, leaning toward a nostalgic, cartoon-era display mood rather than a technical or corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, cartoon-leaning voice, combining a soft, rounded construction with intentionally quirky outlines. It prioritizes immediacy and charm over strict precision, aiming for a distinctive display presence that stays readable while feeling hand-shaped.
In longer text, the dark color and tight internal counters create a strong, poster-like texture, making it most comfortable at larger sizes. Round letters like O/Q and curved lowercase forms show the most organic wobble, contributing to a deliberately imperfect, characterful consistency across the set.