Sans Other Giri 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, industrial, athletic, poster, playful, retro, impact, distinctiveness, display, sport tone, retro feel, blocky, geometric, compact counters, soft corners, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with broad proportions and tight interior spaces. Strokes are largely monolinear with squared terminals softened by subtle rounding, creating a dense, cut-out silhouette. Many forms show deliberate notches, wedges, and step-like joins that give the shapes a slightly segmented, stencil-adjacent feel without fully breaking strokes. Counters are small and rectilinear, and the overall rhythm reads compact and punchy, with capitals and numerals appearing especially weight-forward.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, and bold branding where its mass and distinctive cut-in detailing can carry the layout. It also fits logo marks, sports or event graphics, and packaging systems that benefit from a strong, compact word shape. For smaller sizes or longer passages, generous sizing and spacing help preserve legibility.
The tone is bold and attention-grabbing, with an industrial, sporty energy. Its chunky geometry and carved details suggest retro display lettering often seen in uniforms, packaging, and headline graphics. The overall impression is assertive and playful rather than refined or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable, engineered silhouette—combining simple geometric structure with small carved modifications to keep the forms lively and distinctive. It prioritizes presence and memorability over minimalism, aiming for strong word shapes in display settings.
In text, the dense black color and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the internal cuts and apertures remain clear. Rounded-rectangular bowls (notably in O/Q/0-like shapes) and the repeated notch motif help maintain a consistent visual identity across letters and figures.