Sans Other Ubpe 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, quirky, playful, handmade, storybook, retro, expressiveness, distinctiveness, display impact, handmade feel, angular, flared, tapered, spiky, idiosyncratic.
This typeface uses a clean sans foundation but is shaped with calligraphic tapering and sharp, flared terminals that create a chiseled, cut-paper feel. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with wedge-like endings and occasional hooked descenders (notably in forms like j and y), giving the outlines a lively, irregular rhythm while staying structurally upright. Counters are generally open and rounded, but many joins and terminals resolve into pointed, triangular gestures, producing crisp silhouettes and strong word-shape contrast. Proportions are compact in the lowercase, with ascenders that read tall and prominent, and numerals that mix rounded forms with angled cuts and tapered strokes.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short-to-medium bursts of text where its distinctive terminal shapes can be appreciated. It works well for posters, packaging, and branding that aim for a handmade or storybook sensibility, and can also support themed applications such as Halloween or fantasy-adjacent designs without becoming overtly decorative.
The overall tone is whimsical and slightly theatrical—more “hand-drawn display” than neutral UI sans. Its sharp flicks and uneven internal rhythm suggest a mischievous, story-driven voice that can feel spooky-fun or vintage depending on context. In text settings it maintains legibility, but the distinctive terminals and animated curves keep it characterful and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable sans with a crafted, illustrative edge—combining simple construction with expressive, tapered endings to create memorable word shapes. Its blend of upright structure and quirky detailing suggests an emphasis on personality and display impact rather than strict neutrality.
Uppercase forms tend to be bold and sculptural with pronounced top and bottom cuts, while lowercase introduces more quirky details and asymmetries that increase personality. The punctuation and dots appear round and sturdy, contrasting with the otherwise tapered, blade-like terminals, which adds visual sparkle in running text.