Sans Other Obhy 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brocks' by Par Défaut and 'Grendo' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, display, assertive, retro, mechanical, impact, branding, ruggedness, distinctiveness, blocky, angular, squared, stencil-like, compressed counters.
A heavy, block-built sans with squared geometry, abrupt terminals, and chiseled corner cut-ins that create a faceted silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and many counters are small, rectangular, and tightly enclosed, giving the face a dense, ink-trap-like rhythm. Curved letters are rendered with angular approximations and strategic notches, while horizontals and verticals dominate the construction. The overall texture is compact and dark, with distinct interior cutouts and occasional asymmetrical joins that add a handcrafted, machined feel.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, title cards, posters, and identity marks where its dense, angular texture can carry the layout. It can also work for labels, packaging, and bold signage when used at larger sizes with a bit of extra spacing to preserve the counters.
The font reads as forceful and utilitarian, evoking industrial signage and rugged equipment labeling. Its sharp notches and compact apertures add a slightly ominous, poster-like energy that feels retro-futurist and game-title adjacent rather than neutral or conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a mechanically cut, angular personality, prioritizing distinctive silhouette and impact over quiet readability. The repeated corner notches and rectangular counters suggest a deliberate industrial/display voice meant to stand out in branding and titles.
At smaller sizes the tight counters and internal cut-ins can close up, so the design benefits from generous tracking and strong size contrast. The distinctive notching provides recognizability in headlines but reduces smoothness in continuous reading.