Sans Other Lyza 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Motorway' and 'Oxford Street' by K-Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, stenciled, rugged, utilitarian, vintage, stencil effect, stamp look, space-saving, high impact, vintage texture, inked, distressed, condensed, blocky, high-impact.
A condensed, all-caps-forward sans with a stencil-like construction and softened, inked edges. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear, with subtle irregularities that suggest rough printing or worn cutouts rather than crisp digital geometry. Counters are compact and often partially interrupted, creating small bridges and breaks that read as deliberate cut-ins. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with sturdy straight stems and rounded corners that feel slightly eroded.
Best suited for display use where a strong, industrial texture is desirable—posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and signage. It can work well for brand marks or short phrases that benefit from a stamped/stenciled feel, and it holds up especially well at medium-to-large sizes where the internal breaks remain intentional rather than noisy.
The font projects an industrial and utilitarian tone, evoking shipping crates, workshop signage, and stamped labeling. Its worn, cutout texture adds a vintage, gritty character that feels hands-on and practical rather than polished or corporate. The condensed proportions and strong silhouette give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to mimic stencil-cut or stamped lettering with a slightly distressed, ink-pressed finish. Its condensed build and simplified forms aim for high impact in limited space, while the intentional interruptions add character and a practical, utilitarian flavor.
In longer text, the repeated internal breaks become a defining pattern and increase texture, but they can also reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals and caps maintain a consistent, heavy presence, and the overall set prioritizes punchy silhouettes over delicate detail.