Sans Other Lyhi 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, chunky, cartoony, bouncy, casual, display impact, handmade feel, friendly branding, comic tone, rounded, blobby, irregular, hand-cut, wonky.
A heavy, blocky sans with softly rounded corners and slightly uneven, hand-cut contours. Strokes are broadly consistent and low-contrast, but edges wobble subtly, giving each glyph an organic, cut-paper feel. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than crisp. Spacing and widths vary from letter to letter, producing a lively rhythm and an intentionally imperfect, handmade silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, titles, labels, packaging, and playful branding where a bold, characterful voice is desired. It can work for brief subheads or emphasis, but the dense fill and quirky contours are likely to feel heavy for long reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and humorous, with a bold, kid-like charm that reads as informal and approachable. Its wobbly outlines and compact counters add a mischievous, comic energy that feels more handcrafted than engineered.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with a handcrafted, cartoon-like warmth—combining a sturdy sans foundation with deliberate irregularities to create a memorable, approachable display texture.
In text, the strong black mass and irregular shapes create a distinctive texture that prioritizes personality over neutrality. The glyphs keep a consistent weight and general structure, while small quirks in curvature and alignment prevent the line from feeling rigid or mechanical.