Sans Other Iffa 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Grand' by North Type, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Brumder' by Trustha, and 'Bikemberg' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, industrial, authoritative, retro, poster-like, tough, impact, space-saving, industrial feel, geometric consistency, octagonal, chamfered, condensed, blocky, angular.
This typeface is built from heavy, rectilinear strokes with pronounced chamfered corners that create an octagonal, machined silhouette. Curves are minimized and terminals tend to end in flat cuts or angled notches, producing a crisp, faceted rhythm across words. Counters are tight and geometric, with squared openings and occasional interior cut-ins that add a stenciled, engineered feel. Spacing and widths vary by glyph but remain consistently compact, keeping lines dense and highly graphic at display sizes.
Best suited to display contexts where impact and a compact footprint matter: posters, headlines, branding marks, and bold labels on packaging. It also works well for signage-style applications and short, high-contrast messages where the angular rhythm can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking industrial signage and bold, no-nonsense labeling. Its angular construction and condensed presence read as retro and authoritative, with a slightly arcade/scoreboard energy when set in short bursts. The texture is assertive and attention-grabbing rather than refined.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed, space-efficient form while maintaining a consistent, engineered geometry. Its chamfered system and squared counters suggest an intention to feel industrial and iconic, prioritizing graphic presence over quiet readability in long text.
The design leans on repeated corner chamfers and straight-sided bowls to maintain a cohesive visual system across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase follows the same blocky construction, giving mixed-case settings a uniform, poster-like color rather than a traditional text-face contrast.