Sans Other Ifdu 15 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, game ui, packaging, industrial, techno, arcade, sci-fi, brutalist, futuristic display, mechanical aesthetic, constructed geometry, high impact, geometric, angular, modular, stencil-like, squared.
A heavy, blocky sans built from rigid, rectilinear strokes and squared counters, with frequent 45° corner cuts that create a faceted, mechanical silhouette. Curves are largely avoided in favor of modular right angles, producing a dense texture and strong vertical rhythm. Openings and apertures are tight and often squared-off, and several forms feel intentionally segmented, giving a quasi-stencil, constructed look. In text, the letterforms maintain consistent stroke mass and a compact interior space, yielding an assertive, high-impact word shape with crisp edges.
This font is well-suited to display settings where impact and a constructed, techno feel are desired—such as headlines, posters, album or event branding, game interfaces, and sci‑fi themed packaging or labels. It can also work for short bursts of on-screen text, captions, or buttons where the geometric styling becomes part of the visual identity.
The overall tone is futuristic and industrial, evoking arcade UI, sci‑fi labelling, and engineered signage. Its angular construction and clipped corners read as purposeful and utilitarian, with a slightly aggressive, high-energy presence that suits tech-forward or game-adjacent aesthetics.
The design appears intended to translate a modular, machine-made geometry into an all-caps-forward, display-oriented sans that prioritizes strong presence and a recognizable, angular voice. The repeated corner chamfers and squared counters suggest a deliberate system for producing consistent, tech-flavored forms across the character set.
The geometric construction creates distinctive silhouettes, but the tight counters and squared apertures can reduce clarity in long passages or at small sizes. It performs best when given ample size and spacing so the internal cuts and corner chamfers remain legible.