Sans Other Barih 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, whimsical, friendly, posterish, playful, add character, retro voice, display impact, friendly readability, rounded terminals, soft corners, flared strokes, ink-trap feel, compact caps.
A compact, heavy sans with softly rounded corners and low-contrast strokes. Many forms incorporate subtle flares and inward notches that create an ink-trap-like bite, especially at joins and inside corners, giving the letterforms a slightly carved, bracketed feel without true serifs. Capitals are broad-shouldered and blocky with smooth curves, while the lowercase stays clean and readable with tall, straight stems and simple bowls. Numerals are sturdy and open, with the same softened geometry and occasional nipped-in details that keep counters clear at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its compact heft and quirky detailing can be seen clearly. It can also work for short UI labels or subheads when you want a friendly, retro-leaning voice, but the decorative nicks are most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels retro and good-humored, mixing sturdy sign-painting weight with quirky, decorative hints. Its softened corners and recurring nicks add personality without becoming overtly script-like, making it feel approachable and slightly theatrical.
Likely intended as a personality-driven display sans that adds warmth and period flavor through rounded geometry and small carved-in details, while maintaining solid legibility and a consistent, heavy presence.
Rhythm is fairly even and vertical, but the distinctive nipped joints and flared terminals introduce a handmade, display-oriented texture. The uppercase shows the strongest character through curled/flag-like entry strokes and stylized joins, while the lowercase and figures read more straightforwardly in text strings.