Sans Other Ifpi 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, branding, logos, friendly, retro, playful, chunky, whimsical, display impact, retro flavor, brand personality, signage feel, soft corners, flared terminals, ink-trap notches, rounded forms, high contrast joins.
A heavy, compact display sans with soft, rounded outer curves and distinctive notched or flared terminals that create a carved, stencil-like rhythm. Strokes stay broadly consistent in weight, but many joins and endings feature small cut-ins, giving counters and shoulders a sculpted look. The proportions are sturdy with wide bowls and simplified geometry; curves are generous and the overall texture is dark and even at text sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same chunky construction, emphasizing round forms and clear silhouettes.
Works best for headlines, short copy, and logo-style wordmarks where the carved terminal details can be appreciated. Strong choice for packaging, posters, menus, and brand systems that want a bold, friendly retro voice and high visual impact.
The tone is upbeat and characterful, combining a mid-century sign-painting friendliness with a slightly mischievous, decorative bite from the notched terminals. It reads confident and approachable rather than formal, with a playful vintage flavor that feels suited to packaging and headlines.
Likely designed as a personality-forward display face: a solid, readable base structure enhanced with consistent notches and flared endings to evoke vintage signage and add memorability. The goal appears to be strong headline presence with a playful, approachable character.
The notches and flares are applied consistently across curves and verticals, producing a lively edge detail that becomes a key identifying feature. In continuous text, the dense color and distinctive terminals create strong presence, making it best used where personality is desired over neutrality.