Sans Other Illu 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hard Race' by Multype Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, racing graphics, esports, headlines, posters, sporty, aggressive, futuristic, dynamic, industrial, impact, speed, modernity, branding, display, angular, slanted, chiseled, blocky, compact joints.
A heavy, slanted display sans built from angular, chamfered forms with an overall forward-leaning stance. Strokes are mostly uniform with sharp, sheared terminals and frequent cut-in notches that create a faceted, mechanical silhouette. Counters are tight and often squared or trapezoidal, and many joins are simplified into strong diagonals, giving the letters a compressed, aerodynamic rhythm. The lowercase follows the same constructed geometry, with single-storey forms and similarly clipped endings; figures match the style with sharp diagonals and sturdy, segmented shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports identities, motorsport or racing graphics, esports/team marks, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing poster headlines. It can work for brief subheads or UI accents where a fast, technical tone is desired, but its tight counters and aggressive detailing favor larger sizes over extended reading.
The design reads fast and forceful, evoking speed, competition, and tech-forward energy. Its sharp angles and continuous slant suggest motion and impact, making it feel assertive and performance-oriented rather than neutral or conversational.
The letterforms appear intentionally constructed to project speed and toughness through sharp chamfers, forward slant, and compact counters. The design prioritizes a bold, engineered presence and immediate recognizability in display applications.
The strong oblique angle and dense interior spaces make the texture darker in running text, while the distinctive notches and chamfers become most recognizable at headline sizes. The overall impression is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with a deliberate, engineered feel.