Sans Other Bilis 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'FF Bauer Grotesk' and 'FF Bauer Grotesk Paneuropean' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, stencil, retro, utilitarian, distinctive branding, stencil effect, tech aesthetic, display focus, signage clarity, geometric, segmented, high-contrast counters, ink-trap feel, mechanical.
A geometric sans with circular bowls and straight, cut terminals that create a segmented, stencil-like construction. Many rounded forms show deliberate vertical breaks or notches, producing distinctive split counters in letters and numerals. Curves are smooth and fairly uniform, while joins and corners stay crisp, giving the design a precise, engineered rhythm. Proportions are clean and modern, with compact lowercase and prominent, simple uppercase forms that read well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where its segmented forms can be appreciated. It also works well for signage or interface labels in technical or industrial themes, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the internal cutouts remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone feels industrial and technical, with a retro-futurist flavor created by the repeated cutouts in rounded letters. The segmented details add a utilitarian, machine-made character that can read as signage-oriented and slightly sci‑fi. It communicates clarity and function while still feeling stylized and distinctive.
The design appears intended to merge a straightforward geometric sans foundation with stencil-like interruptions to create a strong, recognizable voice. Its consistent cutouts suggest a focus on visual identity and themed display use rather than neutral, continuous text color.
The most identifiable motif is the recurring split in circular shapes (notably in characters like O, Q, and several numerals), which gives text a patterned texture across lines. This detail increases personality but can become visually busy at small sizes, where the breaks may start to compete with the main strokes.