Sans Other Lype 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' by Berthold; 'FF Unit Rounded' by FontFont; 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Core Sans M', 'Core Sans N', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Scansky' by Satori TF; 'Mally' by Sea Types; and 'Robusta' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, merchandise, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, industrial, impact, motion, ruggedness, display, slanted, blocky, angular, compact, irregular.
A heavy, slanted sans with chunky, compact forms and a distinctly hand-cut, angular edge quality. Strokes show subtle irregularities and faceted corners rather than smooth curves, creating a rugged silhouette across the alphabet. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed shapes, giving the face strong color and a dense rhythm in text. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same blunt, carved construction, with consistent forward momentum and bold emphasis.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: posters, headlines, sports-related branding, apparel graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It performs well when set large or with generous spacing, where the angular cuts and rugged texture can be appreciated without compromising legibility.
The overall tone feels energetic and tough, with a retro sports and workwear attitude. Its sharp, chiseled details and pronounced slant add urgency and motion, reading as loud, confident, and slightly gritty rather than refined or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a sense of speed and toughness, using a bold slant and carved-looking details to create a distinctive, attention-grabbing voice for branding and display typography.
The letterforms favor simplified geometry with clipped terminals and occasional asymmetry, which enhances character but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The strong texture produced by the faceted edges becomes a defining feature in longer lines, where it reads more like a graphic pattern than a quiet text face.