Sans Other Obpo 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Silent Comedy JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, gaming ui, apparel, sporty, aggressive, energetic, industrial, tactical, high impact, convey speed, add edge, signal strength, slanted, blocky, compressed feel, angular, sharp corners.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact, block-like letterforms built from straight strokes and sharp, chamfered corners. Counters are tight and often rectangular, with small apertures that keep the silhouettes dense at display sizes. Terminals frequently end in angled cuts, and several forms show deliberate notches and stepped joins that add a mechanical, engineered rhythm. Spacing appears sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with a tall lowercase presence and robust numerals designed to stay solid under bold rendering.
Best suited for attention-grabbing display work such as sports identities, team graphics, event posters, and high-energy advertising. It can also fit gaming or motorsport-themed interfaces where condensed, hard-edged typography helps convey speed and impact.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, with a speed-driven, competitive attitude. Its angular cuts and dense interiors create a tough, tactical feel that reads as modern, gritty, and action-oriented rather than refined or conversational.
The font appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a fast, angular voice—optimizing for bold presence, strong silhouettes, and a stylized industrial edge in short-form typography.
The design leans on stencil-like breaks and wedge cuts in places, giving some glyphs a segmented, fabricated character. In longer lines, the strong slant and tight counters emphasize momentum and urgency, favoring headlines over extended reading.