Sans Other Jalef 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, whimsical, storybook, hand-cut, playful, retro, handmade feel, friendly tone, display character, retro charm, soft corners, flared terminals, asymmetric, lively rhythm, quirky counters.
A quirky, display-minded sans with gently irregular outlines and a lively, hand-shaped rhythm. Strokes maintain an overall even weight but show subtle swelling and tapering, with many terminals ending in soft flares or wedge-like cuts. Counters are often round and slightly off-center, and several glyphs use simplified, open constructions (notably in curves and bowls), giving the set an intentionally uneven, handmade texture. Proportions are generally compact with rounded forms, while diagonals and joins introduce a slightly angular, cut-paper feel.
Best suited to short-form settings where personality is an asset: headlines, posters, covers, packaging, and brand marks that want a friendly handcrafted voice. It can also work for pull quotes or UI accents, but the irregular rhythm makes it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The overall tone feels playful and storybook-like, with a light, mischievous character that reads as handcrafted rather than engineered. Its irregularities add warmth and charm, suggesting a retro or folk-inspired sensibility that’s more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, hand-rendered alternative to conventional sans lettering—combining simple, readable skeletons with deliberately quirky terminals and uneven curves to create distinctive display texture.
The caps and lowercase share the same informal construction language, helping mixed-case text feel cohesive. Figures follow the same soft, flared terminal behavior and maintain a friendly, illustrative presence, making the numerals feel designed for display rather than strict tabular precision.