Sans Other Ubpe 11 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, quirky, storybook, playful, handmade, whimsical, expressiveness, display impact, handmade feel, stylized voice, flared terminals, angular curves, lively rhythm, idiosyncratic, spiky.
This typeface is a high-contrast, display-oriented sans with a lively, hand-cut feel. Strokes taper dramatically into sharp points, wedge-like ends, and occasional thin hairline spurs, creating a slightly jagged, calligraphic rhythm without true serifs. Letterforms are generally open and rounded, but frequently interrupted by angular cuts, asymmetrical joins, and flared terminals that make curves feel chiseled rather than smooth. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, with irregular widths and a short x-height that emphasizes tall ascenders/descenders and gives the lowercase a compact, sprightly look.
Best used at medium to large sizes where the tapered detailing and irregular rhythm remain clear. It performs well for headlines, titles, posters, book or game cover typography, packaging, and expressive branding that benefits from a quirky, handcrafted voice. For longer passages, generous spacing and larger sizes help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is whimsical and theatrical, reading as playful and slightly mischievous rather than neutral. Its spiky tapers and uneven rhythm suggest handmade lettering, lending a folk or fantasy flavor that feels suited to imaginative, character-driven messaging.
The design appears intended to provide an expressive alternative to neutral sans typography by combining simplified sans structures with dramatic tapering and cut-in shapes. It prioritizes personality and texture—creating distinctive word shapes and a lively page color—over strict geometric consistency.
Several glyphs show distinctive directional stress—thin entry/exit strokes and heavier mid-stems—producing a dynamic texture in words. Numerals follow the same tapered logic, with sharp hooks and pointed terminals that keep the set cohesive in display settings.