Sans Other Yomu 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, branding, tech signage, techno, industrial, futuristic, arcade, mechanical, display impact, tech voice, modular system, industrial feel, distinctiveness, modular, geometric, rectilinear, stencil-like, notched.
A dense, rectilinear sans built from blocky vertical stems and squared counters, with frequent internal cutouts and notches that create a modular, machined look. Curves are largely minimized or squared-off, and terminals tend to end as flat slabs or clipped corners. Many glyphs incorporate inset “slots” (small rectangular apertures) that act like internal counters, producing a distinctive, stenciled rhythm. Spacing and widths vary by character, but the overall texture remains compact and tightly packed due to the narrow proportions and heavy strokes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, posters, and branding where a futuristic or industrial personality is desired. It works well for game interfaces, event graphics, sci‑fi packaging, and technology-themed signage where the distinctive modular details can be appreciated. For long body text, its heavy, condensed texture may feel intense and is better used sparingly for emphasis.
The font conveys a sharp, engineered tone—part sci‑fi interface, part industrial signage. Its slot-like counters and angular construction evoke electronics, hardware labeling, and retro arcade aesthetics, giving text a coded, technical voice. The overall mood is assertive and utilitarian, with a playful edge from the stylized cutouts.
The design appears intended to translate a mechanical, modular construction into a compact display sans, using squared counters and repeated slot motifs to create instant recognition. Its geometry prioritizes impact and a technological voice over neutral readability, aiming to feel like lettering cut from solid material or rendered on an electronic panel.
Legibility is strongest at display sizes where the internal apertures and notches remain distinct; at smaller sizes the dense stroke mass and narrow shapes can cause counters to close up. The design maintains a consistent vertical emphasis, while select letters use asymmetric cut-ins and clipped joins to differentiate similar forms.