Sans Other Relaz 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anonima' by Gassstype, 'Kuunari' by Melvastype, 'Avilock' by Namara Creative Studio, and 'Interrupt Display Pro' by T4 Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, poster, playful, retro, stencil-like, impact, stylization, compression, angular, condensed, blocky, faceted, irregular rhythm.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and sharply angular construction. Strokes are largely uniform in thickness, with straight-sided verticals and wedge-like joins that create faceted counters and notches, giving many letters a cut-out or chiseled feel. Curves are minimized into flattened, polygonal forms (notably in rounds like O/Q and figures), while terminals often end in slanted, tapered edges. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, producing an uneven, expressive rhythm that reads more display-oriented than text-driven.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It works well when you want a bold, compact word shape with a gritty, cut-letter aesthetic, especially in short phrases and titles where its irregular rhythm can read as intentional character.
The overall tone feels assertive and mechanical, with a rugged, hand-cut energy that nods to vintage signage and bold poster lettering. Its sharp corners and compressed stance convey urgency and impact, while the quirky internal cutouts add a playful, slightly offbeat character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a condensed footprint while introducing a distinctive cut or carved motif through faceted counters and angled terminals. Its emphasis on strong silhouettes and stylized internal shapes suggests a focus on expressive display typography rather than extended reading.
At larger sizes the distinctive notches and faceted counters become a key stylistic signature; at smaller sizes these details may visually fill in, especially in tighter counters. Numerals follow the same angular, block-built logic, aligning well with headline and label work where a strong silhouette is desired.