Sans Other Kelam 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazine, packaging, headlines, modern, humanist, crisp, approachable, refined utility, distinctive sans, editorial tone, human touch, flared terminals, calligraphic touch, open apertures, bracketed joins, tapered strokes.
This typeface reads as a clean, sans-led design with subtle flared terminals and occasional wedge-like endings that give strokes a lightly calligraphic finish. Curves are smooth and fairly round (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while key joins show gentle bracketing that softens transitions into verticals. The lowercase has a straightforward, readable build with open apertures and a slightly lively rhythm; several letters show tapered stroke endings that add texture without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same logic, mixing round forms with angled cuts and small flares for a cohesive, contemporary texture.
It suits editorial typography, magazine headlines, and brand systems that want a clean sans structure with a more crafted finish. The distinctive terminals and smooth curves also make it a good candidate for packaging and short-to-medium text where a bit of personality is welcome without sacrificing legibility.
Overall the tone is modern and editorial, balancing clarity with a refined, human touch. The small flares and tapered endings keep it from feeling purely utilitarian, lending a subtle sophistication suited to brand-forward settings as well as comfortable reading.
The design appears intended to bridge neutral sans readability with a lightly calligraphic, flared-terminal character. It aims for a versatile, contemporary voice that feels polished in headlines while remaining composed and readable in running text.
Capitals feel steady and contemporary, while the lowercase introduces more personality through angled cuts and tapered terminals, creating a pleasant contrast in voice. The sample text shows an even color on the line with enough nuance in the endings to remain distinctive at display sizes.