Sans Other Ohlo 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, retro, sturdy, authoritative, impact, distinctiveness, mechanical feel, display branding, angular, blocky, chiseled, squared, condensed caps.
A compact, angular display sans with block-built letterforms and squared counters. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, with sharp corners and frequent wedge-like terminals that create a chiseled silhouette. Curves are minimized in favor of straight segments and right angles, producing a slightly mechanical rhythm and a tight, sign-paint-like texture in text. Uppercase forms feel tall and compact, while lowercase maintains the same rigid geometry, with boxy bowls and a simplified, utilitarian construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product marks, packaging, and environmental or wayfinding-style signage. It also works well for game/UI titling, techno-themed graphics, and any context where a rugged, angular sans voice is desired.
The overall tone is industrial and techno-leaning, with a retro arcade or stenciled-sign energy. Its hard edges and dense shapes read as tough and no-nonsense, suggesting machinery, warning labels, or bold branding rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, high-ink display voice built from simplified geometric parts, prioritizing punchy silhouettes and a mechanical feel. Its construction favors strong recognition in large sizes and brandable letter shapes over continuous-text comfort.
Counters tend to be rectangular and relatively small, which increases color and impact at display sizes but can make long passages feel dense. Many glyphs use asymmetrical cut-ins and angled joins, adding visual grit and a custom, hand-hewn flavor despite the geometric structure.