Sans Other Ofhy 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Blacky' by Afdalul Zikri (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports, industrial, aggressive, retro, mechanical, gothic, impact, signage, branding, authority, intensity, angular, faceted, blocky, condensed, stenciled.
A tightly set, block-built sans with heavy, monoline strokes and a strongly angular construction. Letterforms are tall and condensed, with squared counters and frequent chamfered or notched corners that create a carved, faceted silhouette. Curves are largely suppressed into straight segments, giving rounded glyphs like O/C/S a polygonal feel. Joins and terminals are abrupt and geometric, and the lowercase echoes the uppercase’s compact, rigid rhythm with minimal modulation and small, squared apertures.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging titles, and bold labels where its angular geometry can read at size. It also fits athletic or event branding, album/film titling, and any application aiming for a rugged, industrial presence.
The overall tone is tough and assertive, with a utilitarian, machine-cut character. Its sharp notches and compressed stance evoke vintage industrial signage and hard-edged display typography, leaning toward dramatic, high-impact messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through compressed proportions and a consistent chamfered construction, translating a hard, fabricated aesthetic into a cohesive alphabet. Its simplified curves and tight counters prioritize a strong silhouette and distinctive texture in short phrases and titles.
The numerals and capitals maintain a consistent octagonal/chamfer motif, producing a rhythmic pattern of diagonals that reads clearly at larger sizes. Interior spaces are relatively tight, and some forms incorporate distinctive wedge-like cut-ins that amplify the “cut metal” impression in text settings.