Sans Other Jaloy 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, branding, ui labels, clean, modern, technical, quirky, distinctive minimalism, technical voice, brand recognition, geometric system, geometric, monoline, rounded corners, tall caps, open apertures.
This sans shows a monoline, low-contrast construction with tall, compact capitals and a noticeably small x-height in the lowercase. Strokes are straight and clean with lightly rounded joins and corners, and many curves are built from smooth, near-circular forms. Several glyphs introduce distinctive geometric cut-ins and squared counters (notably in forms like a, b, d, p, q), giving the alphabet an engineered, slightly modular feel while keeping overall spacing even and legible.
It works well for headlines, wordmarks, and brand systems that want a clean sans with a recognizable twist. The compact, tall-caps look also suits signage-like labels and interface headings where a crisp, engineered voice is desired, while longer text will read best with generous size and leading due to the small x-height.
The tone is contemporary and controlled, with a subtle idiosyncratic edge that reads as technical rather than playful. It feels precise and designed, suggesting UI-minded clarity but with enough unusual detailing to stand out in branding and display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimalist sans foundation enriched by geometric quirks—especially in the lowercase—so it can function as a modern workhorse while remaining visually distinctive. Its restrained contrast and tidy stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on consistency and reproducibility across sizes.
The rhythm stays consistent across mixed-case text, but the short lowercase height and distinctive single-storey constructions make the lowercase feel more stylized than neutral. Numerals follow the same monoline logic, with simple, open shapes and a clear, modern silhouette.