Sans Other Kober 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, dynamic, sporty, punchy, retro, impact, speed, display, slanted, compact, angular, brushed, high-energy.
A compact, right-slanted sans with heavy strokes and a lively, brush-cut feel. Letterforms lean hard into forward motion, combining rounded bowls with sharp, tapered terminals and occasional wedge-like joins. Curves are slightly squarish and the counters stay relatively open for the width, while diagonals and verticals carry a consistent, energetic rhythm. The numeral set matches the same bold, slanted construction with simplified shapes and strong emphasis on diagonals.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, and branding where a sense of motion helps the message. It also fits sports and motorsport-inspired graphics, product packaging, and promotional callouts. For longer passages, it performs better at larger sizes where the slant and compact widths have room to breathe.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and attention-grabbing, with a vintage display sensibility reminiscent of hand-painted or sign-brush lettering adapted into a clean, sans framework. It reads as sporty and promotional, suited to messaging that needs urgency and momentum rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, forward-driving display voice: a sans structure infused with brush-like terminals and sharp cuts to create speed, personality, and visual punch. It prioritizes immediacy and stylistic presence over neutral text setting.
Uppercase forms show pronounced angular cuts and pointed stroke endings, while lowercase introduces more handwritten inflection (notably in the single-storey a and g) without becoming fully script-like. Spacing appears tight and compact, and the strong slant amplifies perceived speed and aggression, especially in all-caps settings.