Sans Other Obgu 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, logotypes, packaging, industrial, arcade, brutalist, techno, utility, impact, retro tech, industrial voice, display clarity, blocky, stencil-like, angular, square counters, compact.
A heavy, block-built sans with squared outlines, flat terminals, and strongly rectilinear geometry. Curves are minimized in favor of stepped corners and diagonal cut-ins, giving many glyphs a chiseled, almost stencil-like construction. Counters are typically square or rectangular, and joins are tight and compact, producing dense word shapes with pronounced verticals. Numerals and capitals share the same rigid, modular feel, with crisp edges and consistent stroke mass throughout.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and branding where strong impact and a mechanical aesthetic are desired. It also fits game UI, esports or arcade-themed graphics, and packaging or labels that benefit from an industrial, stamped look. Use generous size and spacing to preserve the interior cut-ins and square counters.
The overall tone is tough and mechanical, evoking arcade graphics, industrial labeling, and utilitarian signage. Its sharp, notched details add a gritty, engineered attitude that feels more techno and game-inspired than neutral text-oriented sans.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a modular, engineered construction, using angular notches and squared counters to create a distinctive, retro-tech display voice. It prioritizes graphic presence and stylized geometry over conventional text softness.
The stepped chamfers and internal cutouts create distinctive silhouettes at display sizes, but the tight apertures and dense interiors can visually fill in when set small or tightly tracked. The rhythm is assertive and punchy, with a strong emphasis on geometric repetition and squared counters.