Sans Other Givo 8 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, stencil, retro, assertive, modular, impact, stencil effect, graphic texture, distinctiveness, slabbed, notched, geometric, blocky, segmented.
A heavy, geometric sans built from broad, block-like strokes and compact counters. Many letters are defined by deliberate internal breaks and notches, producing a segmented, stencil-like construction; circular forms (C, O, Q, G) often feature a vertical split, while angular letters use sharp diagonal cuts and straight terminals. The overall silhouette is wide and strongly rectangular, with consistent stroke weight and minimal curvature beyond the rounded bowls, creating a rigid, modular rhythm across text. Lowercase forms are large and sturdy, with simplified shapes and short extenders that keep lines dense and visually even.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, logos, and bold branding systems where its segmented shapes can act as a graphic motif. It also works well for signage- and label-inspired treatments, packaging callouts, and editorial openers that need high impact and a distinctive industrial tone.
The design reads as industrial and utilitarian, with a bold, attention-commanding voice. Its cut-and-bridged detailing evokes stenciled labeling and mid-century display typography, giving it a retro-mechanical edge that feels confident and slightly confrontational.
The letterforms appear designed to merge a clean sans foundation with stencil-inspired interruptions, creating a rugged, graphic texture without resorting to ornament. The goal seems to be maximum visual punch and recognizability through bold massing and consistent, repeatable cut patterns across the alphabet and numerals.
The repeated vertical slits and internal bridging become a defining texture in words, creating a strong pattern at display sizes. Because the counters are partly interrupted, the face favors larger settings where the segmentation remains clear and intentional.