Sans Other Kylu 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, condensed, industrial, retro, assertive, quirky, space-saving, attention-grabbing, distinctive voice, display impact, tall, angular, monolinear, compact, poster-ready.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with mostly straight-sided strokes and crisp terminals. The letterforms rely on narrow counters and compact apertures, creating a dense vertical rhythm, while occasional rounded bowls (notably in O/C/G) add contrast against the otherwise rectilinear construction. Several glyphs show idiosyncratic, slightly asymmetric details—such as hooked or notched joins and stylized diagonals—giving the design a distinctive, engineered feel rather than a purely geometric one. Numerals follow the same condensed proportions with strong, simplified silhouettes that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where a compact footprint and strong vertical emphasis are useful. It can work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a condensed, industrial-leaning voice. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is punchy and energetic, with a utilitarian, signage-like confidence. Its condensed stance and sharp cut-ins suggest a retro-industrial sensibility, while the quirky structural quirks keep it from feeling generic or purely functional.
The design appears intended as a high-impact condensed display sans that balances clear, simplified silhouettes with deliberately unconventional details. It prioritizes space efficiency and a strong graphic presence, aiming for a distinctive retro-industrial character rather than neutral text utility.
The extreme narrowness and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the angular joins and small counters can be appreciated without crowding. The rhythm is strongly vertical and uniform, producing a compact, attention-grabbing texture in lines of text.