Sans Other Obgi 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proto Sans' by ABSTRKT, 'Liquorstore Bold & Bolder' by Chank, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Amboy' by Parkinson, and 'FTY Konkrete' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, game ui, packaging, industrial, techno, arcade, brutalist, retro, impact, tech tone, signage, branding, display clarity, blocky, geometric, squared, angular, stencil-like.
A heavy, geometric sans built from squared-off forms with hard 90° corners and minimal curvature. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight interior counters that read as rectangular cutouts, giving many glyphs a punched or stenciled feel. Diagonals appear sparingly and when used are sharply faceted, while terminals are blunt and flat. Proportions feel compact and boxy, with a consistent cap height and sturdy lowercase that mirrors the uppercase construction; spacing appears firm and rhythmic, optimized for impact rather than delicacy.
Best suited to display typography where strong silhouette and high visual density are assets: posters, headlines, branding marks, esports or game UI titles, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for short labels and signage-style applications where a rigid, engineered look is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and mechanical, evoking industrial labeling, arcade-era pixel sensibilities, and bold techno signage. Its squared geometry and cut-in counters add a slightly utilitarian, engineered character that feels energetic and game-like while remaining orderly and controlled.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a compact, modular construction—prioritizing strong shapes, consistent geometry, and a rugged, machined aesthetic that reads quickly at large sizes. Its notched counters and squared apertures suggest an aim toward a distinctive techno/industrial voice rather than neutral text setting.
Many letters emphasize rectangular apertures and notches (notably in shapes like E, G, S, and a), which helps maintain distinction at display sizes but can create dark texture in longer text. Numerals follow the same modular construction, with strong, blocky silhouettes and simplified interior openings.