Sans Other Obgi 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fat Albert BT' by Bitstream, 'Magnitudes' by DuoType, and 'Brocks' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, industrial, retro, arcade, assertive, mechanical, high impact, tech styling, retro display, modular system, angular, blocky, geometric, chamfered, compact.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared counters and crisp, angular joins. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and many terminals are cut with chamfered or notched corners, giving the outlines a machined, stencil-like precision. The uppercase set is tall and commanding, while the lowercase remains robust with simplified forms and tight apertures; overall spacing reads compact, with a rigid, modular rhythm. Numerals follow the same rectilinear logic, emphasizing straight edges and boxy interiors for a unified, grid-friendly texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, titles, logos, and bold branding moments where a rigid, engineered voice is desired. It also fits game interfaces, tech-themed graphics, and packaging that benefits from a compact, high-impact typographic block.
The font projects a tough, utilitarian tone with strong retro-digital and arcade-era energy. Its sharp corners and dense black shapes feel technical and industrial, suggesting signage, hardware labeling, or game UI aesthetics rather than conversational text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dense, geometric shapes and a consistent modular construction, evoking a manufactured or digital display feel. Its chamfered details add personality while preserving a strict, grid-based structure that reads reliably in short, prominent text.
Distinctive notches and chamfers create a recognizable silhouette at display sizes, but the small counters and tight apertures can reduce clarity when scaled down or used in long passages. The overall color on the page is very dark and even, producing high impact and strong headline presence.