Sans Other Ipwe 1 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, title cards, playful, quirky, retro, chunky, comic, distinctiveness, display impact, hand-cut feel, retro appeal, rounded, angular cuts, stencil-like, notched, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with a broad footprint and compact counters, built from thick strokes with minimal contrast. Many letters show distinctive triangular cut-ins and notches—often at terminals and joins—creating a semi-stencil, cut-paper look while keeping overall forms smooth and bulbous. Curves are generous and geometric, and straight strokes tend to be blocky with slightly irregular, hand-cut edges. The rhythm is lively and uneven in detail, with eye-catching internal shapes (notably circular counters) and simplified constructions that favor silhouette over precision.
Best suited for display typography where the distinctive notched shapes can be appreciated—posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and short logo wordmarks. It can also work for playful UI headers or signage, but its strong stylistic quirks make it less appropriate for long body copy.
The font reads as playful and offbeat, mixing friendly rounded mass with sharp incisions that add attitude. Its tone leans retro and cartoonish, suggesting a handmade, craft-forward aesthetic rather than a neutral utilitarian voice. The repeated notches and cutouts give it a mischievous, energetic feel that suits attention-grabbing display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, characterful sans with a memorable cut-out signature. By combining rounded geometry with sharp triangular incisions, it aims to stand out in branding and headline contexts while maintaining a cohesive, repeatable motif across letters and numbers.
Round letters like O/Q/o/g feature prominent circular counters that become a key visual motif, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y/Z) emphasize sharp wedge cuts at terminals. The numerals follow the same chunky, notched language, maintaining strong stylistic consistency across the set.