Sans Other Jariv 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, playful, quirky, retro, friendly, expressive, add personality, retro flavor, friendly branding, display clarity, swashy, rounded, soft, distinctive, decorative.
A clean sans foundation is embellished with small, consistent swash-like hooks at stroke terminals, especially noticeable on capitals and a few lowercase forms. Curves are broadly rounded with low stroke modulation, and the overall construction stays upright with open, readable counters. Proportions lean generously wide, with smooth joins and simplified geometry that keeps the texture even in longer text. Numerals follow the same softened, rounded logic, staying clear while echoing the font’s terminal treatment.
This font fits best in headlines, brand marks, packaging, and display-led editorial where its terminal hooks can add signature character. It can also work for short passages, taglines, and UI/label moments where a friendly voice is desired, though the decorative terminals are most effective at larger sizes.
The added hooks and softened forms give the type a lighthearted, characterful tone that feels retro-leaning without becoming fully script or serif. It reads as personable and slightly whimsical, suitable for messaging that wants warmth and individuality while remaining legible.
The design appears intended to blend straightforward sans readability with a consistent ornamental twist, creating a distinctive voice that stands out in display use while staying coherent in mixed-case text.
The terminal hooks act as a unifying motif across the set, creating a distinctive rhythm and recognizable silhouette in headlines and mixed-case settings. In dense paragraphs the personality remains present but controlled, with the decorative terminals providing accent rather than heavy ornament.