Sans Other Pomu 10 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, gaming ui, event promos, sporty, aggressive, techno, retro, impact, speed, compactness, machine aesthetic, angular, condensed, slanted, blocky, stencil-like.
This typeface is built from compact, angular forms with a pronounced forward slant and tightly controlled proportions. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with squared terminals, sharp corners, and frequent chamfered or notched joins that create a cut, industrial texture. Counters are small and often rectangular, and several letters show segmented construction—especially in curves—so bowls and rounds resolve into faceted, mechanical shapes. Overall spacing and width feel condensed, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, punchy headlines, sports branding, gaming interfaces, and energetic event promotions where a compact, fast aesthetic is desired. It also works well for short labels, badges, and numeric-heavy contexts like scoreboards or product specs, provided sizes are generous.
The font conveys speed and impact, with a hard-edged, competitive tone reminiscent of racing graphics and arcade-era display lettering. Its faceted construction adds a technical, machined feel, giving headlines an assertive, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed footprint, emphasizing motion through its slant and attitude through its chiseled, segmented geometry. The consistent, blocky construction suggests a goal of creating a cohesive, high-energy display face that reads as engineered and performance-driven.
Legibility is strongest at larger sizes where the internal cut-ins and tight counters remain clear; at smaller sizes the compact apertures and dense shapes can darken quickly. Numerals match the same angular, engineered language, supporting a cohesive look for scores, stats, and model-like labeling.