Sans Other Onwa 1 is a very bold, very wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: game ui, sci‑fi titles, esports branding, posters, logotypes, techno, arcade, industrial, futuristic, tactical, interface tone, impact display, geometric system, sci‑fi aesthetic, branding, geometric, angular, square, modular, stencil-like.
A tightly constructed, geometric sans with heavy rectangular strokes and sharply chamfered corners. The letterforms are built from modular, mostly right-angled shapes with occasional diagonal cuts (notably in V, W, X, Y and the joints of K), creating a crisp, engineered silhouette. Counters are predominantly square or rectangular, and many characters use open apertures and cut-in notches that read like stenciled breaks rather than smooth curves. Proportions feel compact and blocky, with consistent stroke thickness and a rhythm driven by flat horizontals, verticals, and stepped joins; numerals follow the same squared, segmented logic.
Best suited for display contexts where a bold, technical voice is desired: game and app interfaces, sci‑fi or cyber-themed titles, esports and streaming graphics, posters, and compact logotypes. It can also work for short labels and headings on packaging or equipment-style branding where a rugged, engineered look is an asset.
The overall tone is assertive and machine-made, evoking arcade cabinets, sci‑fi interfaces, and utilitarian signage. Its sharp cuts and modular construction give it a tactical, industrial flavor—more display-forward than conversational—while staying clean and systematic.
The design appears intended to deliver a futuristic, modular sans that reads like interface lettering—prioritizing strong silhouettes, squared counters, and chamfered cuts for a distinctive, high-impact presence.
Uppercase and lowercase are clearly differentiated but share the same architectural vocabulary, with the lowercase often appearing as simplified, squared counterparts rather than traditional text forms. The design emphasizes hard terminals and angular joins, which makes it visually striking at larger sizes and in high-contrast settings.