Sans Other Urfa 4 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, branding, retro, techy, quirky, playful, futuristic, distinctiveness, display impact, modern retro, constructed forms, brand voice, rounded, geometric, modular, open counters, stencil-like.
This typeface uses a consistent, thin stroke with rounded terminals and a modular, constructed feel. Many forms are built from straight segments and broad curves with deliberate openings, giving several characters a semi-stencil appearance (notably in bowls and counters). Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with simple, squared-off geometry in capitals and more looped, open shapes in the lowercase. Curves are smooth and uniform, joins are clean, and the overall rhythm alternates between straight verticals and soft, nearly circular curves.
It suits display applications where its constructed details can be appreciated: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, and distinctive brand accents. It can also work for short UI labels or tech-themed graphics when a light, airy texture is desired.
The overall tone feels retro-futurist and slightly experimental, combining clean geometric structure with playful cut-ins and open counters. It reads as friendly and tech-adjacent rather than strictly utilitarian, with a distinctive, display-oriented personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans foundation with an idiosyncratic, cut-out construction that increases distinctiveness without relying on heavy ornament. The consistent stroke and repeated internal openings suggest a focus on creating a cohesive, modern-retro voice for branding and display typography.
Distinctive gaps and breaks inside bowls (seen across letters like a, e, g, o, and several numerals) create a recognizable signature and add sparkle at larger sizes. The digit set follows the same open, constructed logic, keeping texture consistent between text and numbers.