Sans Other Orme 1 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: game ui, titles, posters, logos, sports branding, industrial, tech, arcade, futuristic, mechanical, impact, retro tech, grid geometry, display clarity, branding, angular, blocky, stencil-like, geometric, modular.
A heavy, modular sans built from rectilinear strokes and chamfered corners, with frequent 45° cuts that create a pixel/plate-like construction. Counters are predominantly squared and often tightened into small rectangular apertures, producing strong dark mass and compact internal space. The design favors straight joins, stepped terminals, and occasional stencil-like breaks (notably in forms such as E/S/Z), while curves are largely avoided in favor of faceted geometry. Widths vary by letter, but the overall footprint reads broad and assertive, with uniform stroke weight and a rigid, grid-driven rhythm.
Best suited to display contexts such as game titles and UI headers, sci‑fi or tech branding, esports/sports wordmarks, and bold poster typography where its angular construction can read clearly. It can also work for short labels or packaging callouts when set with ample spacing to prevent the counters from clogging.
The tone is boldly synthetic and machine-forward, evoking retro arcade graphics, sci‑fi interfaces, and industrial labeling. Its sharp angles and enclosed counters feel armored and tactical, giving headlines an aggressive, high-impact presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a disciplined, grid-based geometry—prioritizing a rugged, techno-industrial voice over neutral readability. Its chamfered corners and stencil-like interruptions suggest a deliberate nod to digital-era and arcade-inspired lettering while remaining firmly sans in structure.
In text, the tight apertures and dense black coverage create a strong poster color that benefits from generous tracking and larger sizes. Distinctive features include a squared, compact O/0 with an inset counter, a single-storey a and g, and angular diagonals in letters like K, R, and X that reinforce the faceted, engineered aesthetic.