Sans Other Ifju 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, decorative, display impact, retro charm, brand character, signage feel, rounded, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, compact, chunky.
A heavy, compact display face with soft, rounded curves and stout stems that keep counters relatively small. Many glyphs show distinctive curled or hooked terminals that read like stylized caps on stroke ends, giving the shapes a carved or stamped look rather than a purely geometric construction. The forms are largely monoline in feel, with smooth joins and minimal sharp corners; curves dominate and create a bouncy rhythm across words. Overall spacing looks tight and the texture is dense, making the letterforms feel weighty and cohesive in short settings.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its distinctive terminal styling can be appreciated—posters, packaging, branding marks, and storefront or event signage. In longer passages the dense texture and small counters can feel heavy, so it works most effectively as an accent face paired with a quieter companion.
The curled terminals and buoyant shapes give the type a whimsical, vintage-leaning personality that feels friendly and slightly theatrical. It suggests handcrafted signage and playful editorial styling rather than restrained corporate utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, characterful display voice while maintaining straightforward, legible silhouettes. The repeating curled-terminal motif provides a memorable signature and a retro, sign-painter-like charm without relying on high contrast or delicate details.
Uppercase letters are especially emblematic, with pronounced terminal curls that create a consistent motif across the set; lowercase continues the same idea with simplified, sturdy silhouettes. Numerals match the chunky weight and rounded handling, keeping the overall tone uniform and display-oriented.