Sans Other Ibsa 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, handmade, retro, friendly, whimsical, add personality, retro branding, handmade feel, display impact, soft corners, angular cuts, wedge terminals, irregular rhythm, chunky.
A heavy, geometric sans with softened corners and distinctive wedge-like terminals that create a carved, slightly chiseled look. Curves are broadly rounded while many joins and endings resolve into angled cuts, producing a lively mix of smooth bowls and sharp facets. Proportions are generally compact with sturdy stems and relatively open counters, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the texture a subtly uneven, crafted rhythm. The lowercase is simple and robust, with single-storey forms and a prominent, dark color that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its strong weight and stylized terminals can be appreciated, such as posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for playful signage and editorial display settings, especially where a friendly, retro-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone feels cheerful and informal, with a handmade, retro character that suggests signage, cartoons, or mid-century-inspired branding. Its chunky forms and quirky terminal cuts add personality without becoming chaotic, keeping it approachable and readable while still feeling distinctive.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, characterful sans that stays legible while adding a handcrafted, faceted flavor through angled terminals and simplified, sturdy letterforms.
Diagonal strokes and pointed terminals (notably in letters like A, K, V/W, and the question mark) emphasize a “cut-paper” or “carved” impression. Numerals follow the same rounded-plus-angled logic, keeping the set visually consistent and strongly styled.