Sans Other Jalan 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Catesque' by Gumpita Rahayu and 'Morandi', 'SST', 'SST Arabic', and 'SST Vietnamese' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, titles, quirky, playful, retro, friendly, graphic, distinctiveness, modernity, display impact, brand voice, geometric clarity, geometric, ink-trap-like, notched, rounded, high-clarity.
This typeface is a geometric sans with mostly monolinear strokes and crisp, clean joins, enlivened by distinctive notches and angled cut-ins that appear in several bowls and apertures. Curves are round and fairly compact, while many terminals are flat and blunt, producing a sturdy, poster-ready silhouette. The design mixes simple geometry with intentional “bites” in counters (notably in letters like O/Q and several lowercase rounds), and uses relatively open apertures to keep forms readable. Overall spacing feels even and controlled, with a consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
This font suits branding systems and display typography where a recognizable voice is useful—logos, packaging, signage, and editorial or event headlines. It can also work for short UI or label text when set at comfortable sizes, where the interior cut details remain clear.
The cut-in counter details give the face a quirky, engineered personality—simultaneously playful and slightly futuristic. It reads as friendly and approachable, but with enough graphic oddity to feel distinctive and memorable rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward sans foundation with a single strong visual signature: repeated notched counterforms that add personality without resorting to decorative swashes. The result targets modern display use where differentiation and consistency matter.
The most defining motif is the recurring interior notch/cut that creates a faceted counter shape, echoed across multiple round letters and helping unify the character set. Numerals follow the same sturdy, geometric construction, supporting a cohesive typographic color in mixed text.