Sans Other Ifli 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, friendly, retro, bookish, approachable, soft, approachability, legibility, retro flavor, distinctiveness, editorial tone, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, quirky, open counters, humanist.
A compact, sans-based design with subtly rounded terminals and gently flared stroke endings that give several joins an ink-trap-like bite. Curves are full and open, with counters that stay generous even in tighter letters, while straight strokes keep a steady, even rhythm. Proportions lean slightly condensed in places, with lively width variation across glyphs and a sturdy set of capitals that sit cleanly over the lowercase. Details like the single-storey a, the angled tail on Q, and the curling descender on y add character without breaking overall consistency.
Works well for branding systems that want an approachable, slightly retro voice, and for editorial headlines or subheads where texture and personality matter. It also suits packaging and poster work that benefits from strong shapes and friendly rhythm, while remaining readable in short paragraphs or captions.
The tone is warm and slightly nostalgic, with a mild mid-century flavor and an editorial friendliness. Its softened corners and confident, plainspoken forms read as personable rather than technical, suggesting a casual sophistication suited to human-centered messaging.
Likely drawn to deliver a utilitarian sans foundation with softened, characterful details—aiming for high legibility paired with a distinctive, nostalgic warmth. The small flares and rounded endings appear intended to keep forms clear in print-like contexts while adding a memorable voice.
Numerals are bold and legible with simple, closed forms, and the punctuation in the sample text holds up with the same blunt, rounded finishing. The design maintains clear silhouettes at text sizes while keeping distinctive, gently quirky letterfit in display settings.