Sans Other Ifke 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, retro, playful, sturdy, cheerful, approachability, display impact, brand voice, high legibility, soft corners, ink-trap hints, rounded terminals, compact counters, chunky.
A heavy, wide grotesque-style sans with softened corners and subtly sculpted stroke endings that give many terminals a slight teardrop or wedge-like finish. Curves are broad and smooth, with tight internal counters (notably in C, e, a, and s) and a generally compact aperture treatment that keeps the texture dense and steady in text. Capitals are blocky and confident, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey construction where applicable, with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy stems. Overall spacing and rhythm read even and intentional, emphasizing mass and legibility over finesse.
This design performs best in headlines, posters, and brand-forward applications where a bold, friendly voice is needed. Its wide stance and dense color also suit short UI labels, signage, and packaging where quick recognition matters. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at generous sizes and with ample line spacing to keep the dark texture from feeling heavy.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a distinctly retro, display-oriented charm. Its rounded shaping and sculpted terminals add a friendly, slightly quirky personality that feels more human than purely utilitarian. The overall impression is confident and upbeat rather than formal.
The font appears designed to deliver an assertive, highly legible sans voice while adding personality through softened corners and subtly carved terminals. It aims to bridge utilitarian clarity with a playful, retro-leaning display presence.
The numeral set matches the letterforms in weight and width, with simple, sturdy silhouettes suited to prominent settings. The distinctive terminal shaping becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where the cut-ins and softened corners add character without turning into overt ornament.