Sans Other Orbu 2 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: game ui, posters, logos, headlines, packaging, arcade, tech, retro, industrial, sci-fi, retro computing, arcade display, ui labeling, grid aesthetic, impactful titles, pixelated, blocky, geometric, modular, square.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared bowls, flat terminals, and a strictly modular, grid-fit build. Curves are largely replaced by stepped corners and rectangular cut-ins, giving counters a boxy, stencil-like feel in letters such as B, D, O, and P. The proportions read broad and stable, with consistent stroke thickness and evenly weighted horizontals and verticals; joins tend to form right angles, and diagonals are simplified into chunky steps. In text, spacing and rhythm feel uniform and mechanical, reinforcing a system-like texture across words and lines.
Best suited to display contexts where its pixel-like construction can be appreciated: game interfaces, retro-tech branding, bold headlines, and graphic posters. It also works well for short labels, navigation elements, and numeric readouts where consistent character rhythm is desirable.
The overall tone is unmistakably retro-digital, evoking arcade UI, early computing, and chunky sci‑fi display lettering. Its rigid geometry and stepped details communicate a utilitarian, engineered attitude with a playful, game-like edge.
The design appears intended to translate a pixel/grid aesthetic into a robust, print-ready display face—maintaining strict modular consistency while delivering a strong, high-impact silhouette for digital-themed titles and interface-inspired typography.
Several glyphs use distinctive rectangular notches and internal bars that increase texture at larger sizes, while small apertures and tight counters can reduce clarity in dense paragraphs. Numerals share the same modular construction, keeping the set visually cohesive for scoreboard-style readouts and interface labeling.