Sans Other Ilku 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, esports, posters, headlines, logos, aggressive, sporty, futuristic, dynamic, industrial, impact, speed, branding, tech edge, intimidation, angular, slanted, chiseled, wedge-cut, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted display sans built from sharp, angular strokes and wedge-like terminals. Forms are forward-leaning and mechanically cut, with faceted joins, abrupt corners, and small, tightly held counters that emphasize density. The uppercase feels wide and assertive, while the lowercase is more compact and sometimes more irregular in silhouette, creating a lively rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same cut-metal geometry, favoring angled horizontals and squared bowls for a cohesive, hard-edged texture.
Best suited to large-scale settings where its angular cuts and heavy color can be appreciated—sports and esports identities, product or event posters, energetic advertising, and logotypes. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging callouts when strong emphasis is needed, but is less comfortable for long-form reading.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and high-impact, evoking speed graphics, competition, and a slightly sci‑fi, machine-made attitude. Its sharp cuts and forward slant communicate motion and urgency, reading as bold and confrontational rather than refined or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of motion, using faceted geometry and wedge terminals to create a distinctive, performance-oriented voice. It prioritizes recognizability and energy over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and display typography.
Spacing appears tuned for headline impact, with tight internal shapes and strong black mass that can cause smaller sizes to fill in visually. Distinctive diagonals and wedge terminals give the font a branded, logo-like character, and the alternating sharp notches and flattened curves create a rugged, engineered feel.