Sans Other Obbe 4 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'Heavy Duty' by Gerald Gallo, 'Midfield' by Kreuk Type Foundry, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, game ui, sports branding, packaging, industrial, arcade, techno, military, mechanical, impact, ruggedness, tech feel, signage clarity, branding, geometric, blocky, angular, chamfered, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared geometry and frequent chamfered corners. Curves are largely minimized or faceted into straight segments, giving counters a boxy, cut-out feel (notably in O, D, P, and R). Strokes are consistently thick with hard terminals, and many joins form crisp notches and step-like transitions. Proportions vary by glyph—wide shapes like W sit alongside tighter letters—creating an assertive, modular rhythm. Numerals follow the same rigid construction, with squared bowls and clipped corners for a cohesive, utilitarian texture.
This font is well suited for high-impact headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, industrial voice is desired. It can also work for game UI titles, team or sports marks, and packaging or labels that benefit from a tough, geometric display presence. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short bursts (titles, callouts, and signage) rather than continuous reading.
The overall tone is forceful and engineered, evoking industrial labeling, arcade-era display lettering, and tactical/technical graphics. Its sharp corners and dense weight feel commanding and attention-grabbing, leaning more toward rugged functionality than friendliness.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence through dense strokes and a modular, machined construction. The repeated chamfers and squared counters suggest an intention to feel technical and durable, while remaining legible in bold, display-forward settings.
The design maintains a consistent "cut" motif across the set—small angled trims, rectangular apertures, and occasional internal gaps that read as stencil-like breaks. In text, the compact counters and strong verticals produce a dark, high-impact typographic color, best suited to larger sizes where the angular details remain clear.