Sans Other Ifju 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo, children’s, playful, retro, whimsical, storybook, friendly, personality, retro charm, friendly impact, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap like, teardrop terminals, display.
A heavy, smooth sans with rounded outer corners and generously curved bowls, giving the letterforms a cushioned, sculpted feel. Strokes stay largely even, while terminals frequently finish in small teardrop/ear-like hooks and curled notches that act like decorative terminals rather than true serifs. Counters are open and fairly round, with compact joins and occasional pinched areas that read like subtle ink-trap shaping. Uppercase forms are broad and emblematic, while lowercase keeps simple constructions with single-storey shapes and a compact, sturdy rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and branding where its distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It works well for packaging, entertainment or event graphics, children’s/educational materials, and retro-inspired titles. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is cheerful and characterful, leaning toward a mid-century/retro display sensibility. Its curled terminals and soft geometry add a whimsical, slightly theatrical flavor that feels friendly rather than formal. The texture in text is lively and expressive, suggesting personality and warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice by combining simple sans foundations with recurring curled terminals and softened geometry. The consistent, rounded construction suggests a focus on friendly impact and instant recognizability, rather than neutral text setting.
Distinctive curled details appear on multiple capitals and punctuation-like hooks, creating strong recognizability at larger sizes. Numerals and lowercase are sturdy and readable, but the decorative ear terminals can visually cluster in tight settings, making spacing and size choice important for clear word shapes.