Sans Other Bural 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, storybook, friendly, quirky, retro, standout display, friendly tone, vintage flavor, whimsical character, rounded, chubby, soft terminals, low stress, swashy.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, swelling strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms favor bulbous curves and slightly pinched joins, creating an ink-trap-like bite in places and a lively, irregular rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are generally open and circular, with occasional teardrop and wedge shapes in terminals and apertures; diagonals and arms often end in curved, flared points rather than blunt cuts. The overall construction is clean and sans-like, but with pronounced calligraphic shaping and non-uniform widths that give the set a hand-cut, characterful texture.
This style is best suited to headlines, titles, and short passages where its expressive terminals and bouncy rhythm can be appreciated. It works well for packaging, event posters, editorial display, and branding that aims for approachability or a retro-storybook mood. For longer reading, it will be most effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is warm and theatrical, combining a friendly softness with a mischievous, cartoon-like energy. It suggests vintage signage and storybook titling, where personality and charm matter more than strict neutrality. The exaggerated curves and swashy endings add a whimsical, slightly magical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice while staying broadly sans in silhouette. By combining rounded geometry with calligraphic, flared terminals, it aims to stand out in titling and branding contexts with a distinctly playful, vintage-leaning character.
The font’s distinctive personality comes from its terminal treatment: many strokes finish with leaf-like flicks or rounded wedges, which makes repeated letters feel animated and less mechanical. Numerals echo the same curvy, decorative logic, keeping the set cohesive for headlines and short bursts of text.