Sans Other Giwi 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, stencil, tech, futuristic, assertive, impact, modernity, segmentation, branding, modular, blocky, rounded, segmented, geometric.
A heavy, modular sans built from chunky geometric forms with rounded outer corners and frequent internal breaks that create a stencil-like, segmented construction. Curves are simplified into broad, squared-off bowls, while diagonals appear as sharp cut-ins or wedges, giving letters like K, N, W, X, and Z a sliced, engineered feel. Counters are compact and openings are controlled, producing a dense texture, with a consistent stroke presence and minimal detailing across the set. Lowercase echoes the uppercase structure with a tall, sturdy silhouette and simplified terminals, maintaining a uniform, block-forward rhythm in text.
This font is best suited to headlines and display applications where its segmented construction can be appreciated—posters, branding, packaging, event graphics, and bold signage. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers when a technical, industrial flavor is desired, while longer passages may feel visually heavy due to the dense forms and internal breaks.
The overall tone feels industrial and machine-made, with a tactical stencil attitude and a contemporary tech edge. Its segmented cuts add a sense of motion and precision, reading like signage or hardware labeling rather than traditional editorial typography. The weight and compact counters make the voice confident and emphatic, suited to bold, attention-grabbing messages.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly impactful, contemporary display sans with a consistent stencil/segmented motif that reads as engineered and modern. By combining rounded geometry with sharp cut-ins, it aims for a distinctive, reproducible look that holds up in bold branding contexts and creates a recognizable texture across words and lines.
The recurring interior notches and split joins act as a unifying motif across letters and numerals, creating strong brandable texture but also introducing deliberate disruption within each form. The design prioritizes silhouette clarity and impact at larger sizes, where the cut details remain distinct and intentional.