Sans Other Birih 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, title cards, gothic, art deco, medieval, mysterious, dramatic, display impact, vintage flavor, atmospheric tone, decorative branding, angular, condensed, monoline, pointed terminals, tall caps.
This typeface uses tall, condensed letterforms with mostly monoline strokes and crisp, angular joins. Many curves are drawn as faceted arches and teardrop-like bowls, giving counters a pointed, shielded quality rather than round geometry. Terminals frequently end in sharp wedges or blade-like tips, and several characters show distinctive carved-in notches and hooked details (notably in forms like J, S, and t). Spacing is relatively tight and the overall rhythm is vertical and even, with strong, dark silhouettes that stay consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its carved, pointed shapes can be appreciated—such as posters, title cards, album or book covers, and brand marks. It can also work well on packaging or signage where a vintage, dramatic atmosphere is desired and readability can rely on larger sizes.
The overall tone feels gothic and ceremonial, like lettering cut from stone or metal, while also echoing streamlined Deco-era display shapes. Its sharp points and arched counters create a mysterious, dramatic voice that reads as vintage and stylized rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as a decorative display sans that borrows from blackletter and Deco cues while keeping construction relatively simplified and consistent. Its goal is to deliver strong atmosphere through narrow proportions, sharp terminals, and distinctive arched counters that create an immediate, stylized identity.
The uppercase set appears especially tall and commanding, with simplified construction that emphasizes silhouette over internal detail. Numerals follow the same pointed-oval logic, maintaining a cohesive, poster-ready texture. In longer text, the repeating arched forms create a distinctive pattern that can be a feature in headlines but may feel insistent at small sizes.