Sans Other Sehy 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, techno, industrial, futuristic, retro, mechanical, display impact, technical tone, retro futurism, space saving, systematic design, angular, geometric, condensed, architectural, modular.
A condensed, monoline sans built from straight strokes and crisp angles, with a distinctly modular, constructed feel. Corners are predominantly square, with occasional chamfered or notched joins that create sharp internal cut-ins (notably in several capitals and diagonals). Counters tend to be rectangular and compact, and curves are largely avoided in favor of faceted geometry, producing a consistent, engineered rhythm. Proportions are tall with tight sidebearings, and the capitals read especially narrow and vertical, while the lowercase follows the same linear, scaffold-like structure with simplified terminals and minimal contrast.
Best suited to display settings where its narrow, angular geometry can read cleanly and create a strong vertical presence—headlines, posters, brand marks, product labeling, and environmental/signage applications. It can also work for UI or interface theming when a deliberately technical, retro-digital flavor is desired, ideally at larger sizes where interior spaces remain clear.
The overall tone is technical and machine-like, evoking industrial labeling and retro-futurist display typography. Its sharp, gridded construction feels utilitarian yet stylized, suggesting electronics, sci‑fi interfaces, and architectural signage rather than a neutral text voice.
The design appears intended to translate a strict, rectilinear construction into a characterful condensed sans, prioritizing an engineered silhouette and consistent stroke logic over conventional neo-grotesque smoothness. The added chamfers and notches suggest an aim for distinctive, high-impact branding and sci‑fi/industrial atmosphere while remaining systematically drawn.
Distinctive chamfers and occasional wedge-like or clipped terminals add character without breaking the strict linear system. Several glyphs lean on unconventional construction details that enhance personality but may increase the likelihood of letterform ambiguity at small sizes, especially where counters are tight and joins are angular.