Sans Other Turuf 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, event promo, quirky, playful, offbeat, retro, distinctiveness, display impact, handmade feel, space saving, condensed, tall, spiky, angular, hand-cut.
A tall, tightly set sans with condensed proportions and a slightly irregular, hand-shaped rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even in weight, while terminals often end in sharp, wedge-like cuts that create a subtly spiky silhouette. Curves are narrow and taut, counters are compact, and many forms show mild asymmetry that keeps the texture lively rather than mechanical. The overall impression is clean and upright but intentionally idiosyncratic, with a mix of straight stems and pinched bowls that emphasize verticality.
Best suited to headlines and short display lines where its tall, condensed shapes and wedge-cut terminals can be appreciated. It can work well for posters, packaging, and branding that want a distinctive, slightly eccentric voice, and it can add personality to pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts.
The font reads as quirky and characterful, with a playful, slightly mischievous tone. Its sharp terminals and narrow stance give it a retro-display feel that can suggest pulp, carnival, or offbeat editorial styling without becoming ornate.
This design appears intended to deliver a compact display sans that stands out through sharpened terminals and subtly irregular construction. The goal seems to be a memorable, high-impact texture with a handcrafted edge while maintaining straightforward, upright letterforms.
In text, the condensed width and compact counters create a dark, energetic color that benefits from generous tracking and line spacing. The pointed cuts on many terminals add crispness at larger sizes, while at smaller sizes they may merge into a more textured, lively pattern.