Sans Other Jiry 12 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, tech branding, titles, tech, retro, sci-fi, digital, arcade, retro computing, futuristic ui, display impact, pixel-inspired, modular, squared, geometric, angular, blocky.
A modular, rectilinear sans built from squared strokes and right-angle turns, with crisp corners and largely uniform stroke thickness. Counters tend toward boxy, partially open forms, and several glyphs use stepped notches and cut-ins that reinforce a grid-based construction. The proportions read wide and steady, with a consistent cap height and a compact, mechanical curve substitution through chamfers and hard joints rather than true arcs. Spacing appears even in running text, while distinctive details (like the angular bowls and segmented terminals) keep the texture visibly pixel-informed without being strictly bitmap.
Best suited to headlines, titling, and short bursts of text where its modular, high-identity forms can read clearly. It also fits interface labels, game UI, and tech-themed branding where a retro-digital voice is desired, especially at sizes that preserve its stepped details.
The overall tone is distinctly digital and retro-futuristic, recalling arcade hardware, early computer interfaces, and sci‑fi UI lettering. Its squared geometry and engineered rhythm feel utilitarian and technical, while the stylized notches add a playful, game-like edge.
The letterforms suggest an intention to translate pixel-era, grid-constructed aesthetics into a clean vector-like sans, prioritizing geometric consistency and a futuristic voice over conventional neo-grotesque neutrality. The stylized cut-ins and squared counters appear designed to create instantly recognizable shapes in display contexts.
The design relies on strong silhouettes and simplified interior shapes, which makes it most recognizable at medium-to-large sizes. In dense text, the repeated right angles and occasional open counters create a sharp, patterned color that can feel more display-oriented than purely utilitarian.