Sans Other Urba 12 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, retro, quirky, airy, distinctive sans, friendly tone, retro flavor, display clarity, minimal geometry, rounded, geometric, soft terminals, open counters, monoline contrast.
This typeface is a monoline sans with rounded geometry and a lightly constructed, airy color. Strokes maintain consistent thickness and end in soft, blunt terminals, with curves drawn from clean circular arcs. Proportions lean wide and open, with generous counters and simplified joins that keep forms uncluttered. Several shapes use unconventional construction—such as open or softened junctions and slightly idiosyncratic details in diagonals and bowls—giving the alphabet a distinctive, hand-tuned rhythm while remaining legible.
It works best in short to medium-length settings where its personality can be appreciated—headlines, brand marks, packaging, posters, and friendly signage. The open counters and simple stroke structure also make it suitable for UI accents, labels, or section headers when a warm, characterful sans is desired.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, with a retro-futurist, display-oriented charm. Its rounded forms and open spacing read as approachable and lighthearted, while the atypical letter constructions add personality and a hint of whimsy.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans foundation with rounded, geometric friendliness, then differentiate itself through a set of quirky, unconventional constructions. The result is a distinctive display-ready voice that stays readable while prioritizing charm and individuality.
The numerals follow the same rounded, minimal approach, with smooth curves and a casual, slightly playful stance. In text, the font keeps a steady rhythm and clear word shapes, though the distinctive letterform decisions make it feel more expressive than strictly utilitarian.