Sans Other Jakaj 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, packaging, signage, clean, friendly, modern, informal, quirky, readability, approachability, modernity, distinctiveness, open apertures, rounded terminals, humanist, soft geometry, lively rhythm.
This typeface is a soft, open sans with gently rounded curves and subtly flared, tapering stroke endings that keep the forms from feeling purely geometric. Proportions are generous and airy, with wide bowls and comfortable spacing that maintain clarity in longer lines. Letterforms show a humanist influence: curves are slightly organic, joins feel smooth, and several shapes (notably the curved-bottom uppercase J and the single-storey lowercase g) add a lively, individual rhythm without becoming decorative.
It works well for user interfaces, product branding, and editorial text where a clean sans is needed but a neutral neo-grotesque would feel too strict. The open forms and comfortable spacing also suit short-to-medium reading contexts, packaging copy, and clear signage applications that benefit from a friendly voice.
The overall tone is approachable and contemporary, balancing cleanliness with a hint of personality. Its rounded shaping and slightly calligraphic finishing give it a warm, conversational feel suited to friendly brands and readable interface copy.
The design appears intended to provide an easy-to-read, contemporary sans with subtle humanist character—prioritizing openness and smooth curves while introducing a few distinctive, recognizable shapes for brand memorability.
Counters are consistently open, helping small details stay legible in text. The numerals follow the same soft construction, with curved strokes and rounded terminals that keep the color even across mixed alphanumeric settings.