Sans Other Ifka 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, showcard, friendly, bold, display impact, retro tone, brand distinctiveness, signage clarity, friendly voice, soft corners, teardrop terminals, ink-trap feel, high-waisted, chunky.
A heavy, compact display face with smooth, rounded geometry and strongly simplified stroke logic. Many letters show distinctive teardrop-like terminals and small inward notches that create an ink-trap feel, giving counters and joins a carved, sculpted look. Curves are broad and full, verticals read sturdy, and the lowercase is built from single-story, high-waisted forms with tight apertures and generous bowls. Overall spacing appears moderately tight, producing a dense, poster-ready texture in text lines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where the distinctive terminals and dense weight can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or signage, but its tight apertures and strong personality make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The design reads as upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage and showcard lettering while keeping a clean, sans-like structure. Its bulbous curves and decorative terminals add charm and personality without drifting into ornate detailing, creating a confident, friendly voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, retro-leaning display presence with a memorable silhouette, using soft curves and distinctive terminal shapes to stand out in titles and brand-forward applications.
Capitals carry the strongest personality through their curled/teardrop terminals, while the lowercase stays more straightforward, which helps maintain legibility. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the display emphasis and reinforcing a cohesive, chunky rhythm.