Sans Other Urgu 1 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, app interfaces, signage, headlines, branding, friendly, modernist, clean, approachable, technical, clarity, approachability, modern utility, distinctiveness, rounded, open forms, soft corners, geometric, minimal.
A clean monoline sans with gently rounded terminals and a softly geometric skeleton. Curves are broadly drawn and open, with generous apertures and a steady, even stroke that keeps texture calm in running text. Proportions lean modern and slightly constructed: uppercase forms are simple and restrained, while the lowercase introduces distinctive shapes (notably single-storey a and g) that add character without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same smooth, open logic, with consistent rounding and clear counters.
This font is well suited to interface typography, product and tech branding, and wayfinding systems where clean forms and open counters support quick recognition. It also performs well in headlines and short paragraphs when a modern, friendly sans is needed without overt stylization.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, balancing a utilitarian, almost technical clarity with softened edges that feel approachable. Its rhythm reads calm and straightforward, making it suitable for designs that want to appear modern and uncluttered rather than formal or corporate-stiff.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, legible sans that softens a constructed, modernist foundation with rounded finishing. Its goal seems to be clarity and usability with a touch of personality, providing an alternative to more anonymous neo-grotesques while remaining broadly practical.
Several letters show purposeful simplification and subtle idiosyncrasy—particularly in the lowercase and in how joins and curves resolve—creating a recognizable voice while maintaining legibility. The spacing and open counters help it stay readable at larger display sizes as well as in short text settings.