Sans Other Kyso 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dez Squeeze Pro' by Dezcom; 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type; 'Cimo', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Lugak Sans' by holyline design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, stencil-like, retro, mechanical, impact, compactness, distinctiveness, signage feel, ruggedness, condensed, blocky, angular, monolinear, ink-trap feel.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and monolinear strokes. Forms are built from squared-off, angular shapes with frequent notch-like cut-ins and small triangular joins that create a stencil-like rhythm. Curves are tightened into faceted ovals and corners, counters are narrow and vertically oriented, and terminals are generally flat with occasional stepped details. The overall texture is dense and dark, with distinctive internal cutouts and sharp interior angles that give the letters a engineered, fabricated look.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, bold headlines, branding marks, packaging fronts, and punchy signage where the dense color and carved details can be appreciated. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set large with generous tracking, but it is less appropriate for extended paragraph reading.
The font reads as assertive and utilitarian, with a gritty, industrial edge. Its faceted shapes and cut-in details add a retro display flavor reminiscent of signage, machinery labeling, or stylized action/arcade titling, projecting strength and urgency more than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while maintaining a distinctive, fabricated aesthetic. The consistent weight and repeated notch motifs suggest a goal of creating an attention-grabbing display sans that feels mechanical and slightly rugged rather than neutral.
Numerals and uppercase share the same tall, compressed stance, helping maintain a consistent vertical cadence in headlines. Several glyphs show deliberate irregularities and carved-in notches that can enhance character at large sizes but may reduce clarity in long text or at small sizes.