Sans Other Onba 4 is a bold, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, gaming ui, sci-fi ui, techno, futuristic, arcade, industrial, geometric, display impact, interface styling, retro-tech feel, geometric system, square, angular, blocky, modular, octagonal.
A chunky, geometric sans built from square and octagonal shapes with clipped corners and predominantly right angles. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with flat terminals and a compact, engineered rhythm. Counters tend toward rectangular forms (notably in O/Q and numerals), and diagonals appear selectively in letters like A, K, M, N, V, W, X, and Y, giving a faceted, mechanical texture. The overall construction feels modular and grid-aligned, with deliberate cut-ins and step-like joins that emphasize a digital, block-assembled look.
Best suited to display typography such as logotypes, branding wordmarks, headlines, posters, and packaging where a futuristic or industrial voice is desired. It also fits on-screen contexts like gaming UI, sci-fi interface graphics, and tech-themed signage, where its modular geometry can reinforce a system-driven visual identity.
The tone is distinctly techno and arcade-like, evoking retro digital displays, sci-fi interfaces, and industrial labeling. Its sharp geometry and squared curves read as confident and utilitarian, with a stylized edge that feels purpose-built for high-impact, synthetic environments.
The letterforms appear designed to translate a grid-based, digital construction into a clean sans structure, prioritizing strong silhouettes and repeatable geometric rules. The intent seems to be a distinctive, interface-ready display style that reads as modern and synthetic while staying consistent across a full alphanumeric set.
The design relies on repeated motifs—clipped corners, rectangular bowls, and notched connections—which helps consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The sample text shows strong presence at display sizes, where the angular details and squared counters remain clear and contribute to the font’s signature, hardware-like personality.