Sans Other Obdo 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pocky Block' by Arterfak Project, 'Baldish' by Creativemedialab, 'Enlisted Stencil JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Al Ardh' by Khat Type, and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, sports, gothic, industrial, authoritative, retro, impact, thematic display, signage look, brand presence, angular, blocky, chiseled, high-shouldered, compressed counters.
A heavy, angular display sans built from straight strokes and faceted corners, with a distinctly cut, chiseled silhouette. Terminals and joins often form wedge-like notches and stepped edges, producing a mechanical rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are generally compact and rectangular, with narrow apertures and strong vertical emphasis; round letters are squared-off rather than truly curved. The lowercase follows the same geometric logic, with simplified, blocky forms and prominent vertical stems that keep color dense in text.
Best suited for large-scale display use such as posters, headlines, logotypes, and bold packaging where its carved geometry can be appreciated. It can also work for team or event branding that benefits from a strong, assertive typographic voice, but is less appropriate for long passages of small body text due to its dense interiors.
The overall tone feels gothic and industrial, projecting strength and rigidity rather than friendliness. Its sharp cuts and stencil-like cavities suggest vintage signage and heavy machinery aesthetics, giving it a dramatic, authoritative presence.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive cut-metal look, translating a gothic/industrial sign style into a clean, sans-based construction. The consistent faceting and compact counters suggest an intention to create a memorable, themed display face that stays legible while feeling aggressively stylized.
The design relies on repeated corner treatments and internal cut-ins that create a cohesive texture, especially visible in letters like E, S, and the numerals. At smaller sizes the tight counters and narrow openings may merge, while at larger sizes the crafted notches and faceting become a defining feature.