Sans Other Ifmo 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, sporty, retro, assertive, utilitarian, impact, industrial tone, brand presence, retro-tech, rounded corners, squared forms, stencil-like, notched joins, blocky.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared counters, broad verticals, and compact apertures. Curves are rendered as softened rectangles, producing rounded outer corners with largely flat terminals and an overall machined geometry. Several joins introduce small triangular notches and clipped intersections (notably in diagonals and at some shoulders), lending a subtly stencil-like, cut-out feel while maintaining consistent stroke presence. The lowercase follows the same modular logic with sturdy stems, simple bowls, and wide, stable feet on letters like t and r; numerals are similarly squared and robust, with angular shaping in 4 and 7 and tightly contained counters in 8 and 9.
This font is well suited to headlines and short blocks of display text where its dense, squared forms can project strength and impact. It should perform especially well in sports and fitness branding, industrial or tech-themed posters, packaging, and large-format signage where quick recognition matters more than delicate detail.
The tone is tough and functional, reading as engineered and workmanlike rather than delicate. Its compact, squared shapes and notched details suggest industrial signage and athletic branding, with a retro-tech flavor that feels confident and direct. The overall impression is energetic and assertive, optimized to look strong at a glance.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence with a modular, machine-cut construction—prioritizing solidity, repetition of squared curves, and distinctive notched joins. The goal seems to be an identifiable, high-impact voice that evokes industrial and sporty contexts while remaining broadly readable at display sizes.
The design’s rhythm comes from repeating rectangular bowls and straight-sided curves, creating a consistent, modular texture in text. Tight apertures and chunky interiors increase the sense of density, while the occasional clipped join adds visual bite without turning into decorative ornament.