Sans Other Ifva 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Hot Rush' by Set Sail Studios, 'Polate' by Typesketchbook, and 'Kenyan Coffee' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, esports, logotypes, sporty, aggressive, speedy, industrial, action, impact, speed, compactness, distinctiveness, modernity, oblique, condensed, angular, blocky, faceted.
A condensed, oblique sans with heavy, block-like strokes and a distinctly angular, faceted construction. Terminals are sharply cut with diagonal shears, and counters tend toward small, rectangular apertures, producing a compact, high-impact texture. The lowercase is tall and tightly spaced in feel, with simplified forms and minimal curvature; diagonals in letters like k, v, w, x, and y amplify a forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals follow the same chopped, geometric logic, maintaining a consistent, mechanical silhouette across the set.
Best suited for short, high-visibility settings such as headlines, posters, athletic and motorsport graphics, esports identities, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It performs especially well when you want compact letterforms that still feel loud and kinetic.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and competitive, suggesting motion and urgency. Its hard edges and compressed proportions read as tactical and industrial, evoking racing graphics, sports identities, and action-oriented branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while projecting speed and toughness. Its sheared terminals and geometric cut-ins are likely meant to create a distinctive, engineered look that stands out in display typography.
The strong slant and clipped joins create a continuous left-to-right momentum that becomes more pronounced in longer lines of text. Small internal counters and dense shapes increase visual weight quickly, making the design better suited to larger sizes where the angular details stay distinct.