Sans Other Olto 17 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: game ui, posters, logotypes, headlines, packaging, arcade, techno, retro, industrial, game-like, retro digital, arcade display, impactful headlines, tech branding, pixelated, blocky, geometric, stencil-like, modular.
A chunky, modular sans built from crisp right angles and stepped diagonals. Forms are squared-off with flat terminals, uniform stroke mass, and frequent notch-like cut-ins that create a slightly stencil-like construction in places. Counters tend to be rectangular and compact, with many characters showing pixel-style “stairs” on diagonals and curves translated into angular segments. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, but the overall rhythm stays dense and solid, emphasizing strong silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited for display applications where bold, high-impact letterforms are desired: game UI and HUD elements, arcade or retro-tech themed posters, brand marks, and short headlines. It can also work for packaging, stickers, or merch where a sturdy, geometric voice is needed, though the dense shapes suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The font conveys an assertive, retro-digital tone associated with arcade graphics, early computer displays, and industrial tech labeling. Its blocky geometry feels mechanical and purposeful, with a playful, game-like edge coming from the pixel-stepped contours.
The design appears intended to translate pixel-era and modular signage aesthetics into a cohesive sans, prioritizing strong block silhouettes, squared counters, and stepped diagonals for an unmistakably digital, arcade-leaning look.
Distinctive stepped joins appear in several diagonals (notably in K, M, N, V, W, X), while round shapes such as O and Q resolve into squared outlines, reinforcing the display-first character. The lowercase maintains the same constructed logic as the uppercase, with simplified bowls and angular shoulders that keep texture consistent across mixed-case settings.