Sans Other Ibsa 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'Sana Sans' by Latinotype, 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type, 'Quercus Sans' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Libertad' by TipoType, and 'Actium' by Type Mafia (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, industrial, technical, stenciled, utilitarian, assertive, distinctive signature, industrial branding, stencil flavor, high impact, slabbed terminals, cut-in apertures, angular, compact counters, blocky.
This typeface presents a sturdy, block-built sans construction with heavy strokes and minimal modulation. Many glyphs feature distinctive vertical cut-ins or slot-like apertures that interrupt bowls and stems, creating a stencil-adjacent rhythm without traditional bridges. Curves are broad and simplified, corners tend toward squared or slightly rounded joins, and several terminals read as flattened or slabbed rather than tapered. Proportions feel spacious laterally, with compact interior counters that keep forms dense and punchy at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where its cut-in detailing can be appreciated and the heavy, dense forms deliver impact. It also fits industrial or tech-themed branding, packaging panels, and signage systems that benefit from an engineered, stencil-like voice. For extended reading, it works most reliably at larger sizes where the interior apertures remain clear.
The overall tone is industrial and technical, evoking signage, machinery labeling, and engineered graphics. The repeated cut-in motif gives it a slightly coded, security-marking feel—functional and modern, with a purposeful, no-nonsense personality. Its strong shapes communicate confidence and durability more than softness or elegance.
The design appears intended to fuse a straightforward sans backbone with a distinctive interrupted-stroke motif to create instant recognition. It aims for a rugged, fabricated look—suggesting marking, stamping, or machined lettering—while retaining enough regularity for practical display typography.
The interrupted-stroke motif is especially noticeable in rounded letters and numerals, which adds texture and a recognizable “keyed” signature across text lines. In longer settings, the recurring slots create a patterned cadence that can become a primary stylistic feature rather than a neutral reading texture. The numerals match the blunt, simplified construction of the letters, supporting consistent headline use.