Sans Other Obvo 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Double Back' by Comicraft and 'Evanston Alehouse' by Kimmy Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, game ui, sports branding, arcade, industrial, sci-fi, aggressive, mechanical, display impact, tech aesthetic, signage feel, logo building, angular, stencil-like, chamfered, squared, blocky.
This typeface is built from heavy, squared forms with tight counters and consistent, low-contrast strokes. Corners are frequently chamfered, giving many glyphs a clipped, octagonal feel rather than pure rectangles. Curves are largely avoided in favor of straight segments and right angles, producing geometric bowls and compact interior spaces (notably in O, D, P, and 0). The lowercase follows the same block logic with sturdy stems and simplified joins; widths vary by character, with wide, weighty diagonals (V/W/X/Y) and more condensed verticals (I/l/1) creating a punchy, uneven rhythm.
It works best for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, game interfaces, esports or sports branding, packaging callouts, and bold labels where the angular silhouette can carry the design. The sturdy, block-built shapes also suit titling and logo wordmarks that need a mechanical, futuristic presence.
The overall tone is bold and synthetic, evoking arcade UI, sci-fi signage, and rugged industrial labeling. Its sharp geometry and compressed counters read as forceful and utilitarian, with a distinctly digital, game-like attitude.
The design appears intended to translate a modular, machine-cut aesthetic into a sans display voice, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a distinctive chamfered geometry over traditional readability conventions. It aims for immediate visual impact and a consistent, hard-edged texture across caps, lowercase, and figures.
At display sizes the chamfered terminals and squared counters become a defining texture, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense internal whitespace may reduce clarity. Numerals and capitals share a strong, modular construction, reinforcing a cohesive, emblematic look in headlines and badges.