Sans Other Obzo 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, punchy, display impact, retro flavor, playful branding, distinctiveness, rounded, oblique cuts, soft corners, bulbous, cartoonish.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded terminals and pronounced wedge-like cuts on many strokes, creating a chiseled-yet-cushioned silhouette. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, with teardrop and oval shapes that give letters a slightly lopsided, hand-shaped feel. Curves are broad and blunted, joins are thick and smooth, and several forms show angled notches and tapered entry strokes that add rhythmic sparkle without introducing contrast. The overall texture is dense and dark, with distinctive, characterful shapes for both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and logo wordmarks where its heavy color and quirky detailing can be appreciated. It performs well for playful branding, entertainment promotions, and bold packaging or signage that needs a distinctive, attention-getting voice. Use at medium-to-large sizes to keep counters open and preserve the character of the cut-ins.
The tone is bold and humorous, leaning toward a 1970s/arcade-meets-cartoon sensibility. Its quirky cut-ins and bouncy curves feel energetic and informal, designed to grab attention rather than disappear into running text. The mood is friendly, loud, and a bit mischievous.
The design appears intended as a standout display sans that blends rounded, friendly mass with stylized wedge cuts to create a unique, memorable rhythm. Its letterforms prioritize personality and impact, offering a retro-leaning, animated alternative to more neutral heavy sans faces.
Many glyphs feature directional, angled incisions (notably in letters like A, E, F, T, and several numerals), which creates a consistent “carved” motif across the set. The numerals follow the same chunky logic, with simplified geometry and distinctive interior shapes that read clearly at larger sizes. Spacing appears generous enough for display, but the dense strokes and small counters suggest careful sizing for legibility.