Sans Other Jakoj 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, expressive italic, editorial tone, classic warmth, distinctive texture, calligraphic, oldstyle, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, compact.
This typeface shows a slanted, serifless construction with pronounced wedge-like terminals and subtly tapered joins that give strokes a lightly calligraphic rhythm. Curves are broad and smooth, with rounded bowls and a slightly modulated feel despite generally even stroke color. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a hooked f, and a gently descending y that reinforce the italic flow. Numerals are lively and somewhat oldstyle in flavor, featuring soft curves and angled terminals that match the letterforms’ consistent, slightly engraved texture.
Well-suited to headlines and short-to-medium editorial settings where a distinctive italic voice is desirable, such as magazine features, pull quotes, and book-cover typography. It can also support branding systems that want a classic, literary tone, especially in wordmarks and campaign titles.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, with a bookish, cultured presence rather than a purely utilitarian voice. Its italic energy reads as expressive but controlled—suggesting heritage, literature, and refined communication without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic, humanist-leaning sans with wedge terminals—combining the clarity of a sans structure with the warmth and tradition of calligraphic, oldstyle cues. Its aim seems to be adding character and sophistication while staying readable and cohesive across letters and numerals.
Stroke endings often resolve into angled wedges, creating a crisp, chiseled edge that holds up well at display sizes. The slant and varied letterfit introduce a natural, text-like rhythm, and the distinctive shapes of the lowercase and figures add personality that can become a recognizable typographic signature.