Sans Other Ohta 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, energetic, sporty, edgy, playful, retro, attention grab, sense of motion, distinctive display, brand impact, slanted, wedge terminals, angular cuts, soft curves, high energy.
A slanted, heavy sans with a lively, slightly condensed rhythm and rounded bowls that are sharpened by crisp, wedge-like terminals. Many strokes end in pointed cuts that feel knife-edged, creating a consistent directional tension across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Counters are generally open and simplified, with smooth, low-contrast curves paired against abrupt angled joins; the overall texture is dark and punchy with an intentionally irregular, hand-cut flavor despite a clean, sans construction.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and motion are desired: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports or fitness branding, packaging, and short promotional copy. It can also work for logos and badges where the distinctive wedge terminals are a key part of the identity, but it is less optimal for long-form text due to its intense texture and angular finishing.
The tone is fast, loud, and attention-seeking, mixing sporty urgency with a mischievous, slightly rebellious edge. Its pointed terminals and forward lean suggest motion and impact, giving it a poster-ready, headline-first personality that reads as both playful and aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary display sans with built-in dynamism—combining friendly, rounded structure with sharp, angled cuts to increase impact and memorability. The consistent slant and pointed terminals suggest a focus on speed, attitude, and standout recognition in marketing-forward contexts.
Uppercase forms lean toward geometric simplicity while the terminals add signature character, especially in letters with diagonals and hooks. Numerals echo the same sharp-cut finishing, keeping the set cohesive and helping short numeric strings stand out.