Sans Other Lywa 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, military, stenciled, rugged, stencil aesthetic, industrial marking, space-saving, high impact, signage clarity, all-caps friendly, monolinear, blocky, condensed, cut-out.
A condensed, heavy sans with a pronounced stencil construction: many letters are segmented by consistent vertical breaks and small bridge joins, creating a cut-out look. Strokes are monolinear with squared terminals and minimal curvature, producing a blocky, high-impact silhouette. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact counters and simplified forms that stay legible despite the interruptions. Figures follow the same segmented logic, giving the set a cohesive, stamped appearance.
Best suited to short, high-contrast applications such as posters, headlines, product packaging, warning-style signage, and labeling where the stencil texture is a feature. It can work for brief display copy and brand marks that want an industrial or tactical impression, but the repeated breaks may become visually busy in extended reading.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and industrial, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and no-nonsense signage. The deliberate gaps add a rugged, mechanical character that reads as functional rather than decorative, with a slightly aggressive, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to simulate sprayed, cut, or stamped lettering used on crates, machinery, and wayfinding—prioritizing impact, recognizability, and a purposeful stencil motif. Its condensed proportions help maximize presence in limited horizontal space while keeping a bold, uniform texture.
The stencil breaks are used consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, which helps maintain texture in longer text but also creates a strong repeating pattern of vertical interruptions. Rounded letters (like O and C shapes) are notably squared-off, reinforcing the engineered, fabricated feel.