Sans Other Ifka 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, playful, folksy, confident, display impact, friendly tone, retro appeal, brand voice, playfulness, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap like, ball terminals, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, rounded display face with compact proportions and soft, swollen joins. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast weight while ends frequently finish in bulbous terminals and inward curls that read like gentle ink-trap scoops. Curves are broad and smooth, counters are relatively tight, and the overall silhouette feels puffy and cushioned rather than rigid. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) with sturdy stems and short, sturdy arms; numerals are similarly weighty with rounded corners and prominent bowls.
Best suited for display use where its chunky silhouettes and curled terminals can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can work well for short blurbs or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, especially where a friendly, nostalgic voice is desired.
The font conveys a warm, approachable tone with a strong retro flavor. Its curled terminals and rounded massing feel personable and slightly whimsical, giving headlines a friendly, handcrafted energy without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact, approachable display option that blends simplified, sans-like construction with decorative, curled terminals. It prioritizes personality and recognizability in titles and branding over neutrality and dense text efficiency.
In text settings, the strong black shapes create high presence and a steady rhythm, but the tight counters and decorative terminals make it feel more suited to larger sizes than long passages. The design’s distinctive curls and scoops are consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a recognizable voice.