Sans Other Wasy 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, posters, headlines, packaging, gaming, retro, display, chunky, playful, techy, high impact, distinctive voice, branding, retro futurism, display readability, rounded corners, angular cuts, ink traps, wedge joins, asymmetric details.
A heavy, high-impact sans with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are mostly uniform but shaped with distinctive angular cuts, wedge-like joins, and subtle ink-trap notches that sharpen internal corners. Curves are geometric and slightly squarish, producing oval bowls with flattened tension points, while terminals alternate between blunt chops and tapered wedges. The texture is dense and rhythmic, with a mix of wide rounds (O, Q) and more compressed, sculpted forms (S, R, a, e), giving the alphabet a deliberately customized, display-oriented construction.
This face is best suited to short, prominent text where its carved shapes and dense rhythm can be appreciated—logos, headlines, posters, album covers, and packaging. It also fits entertainment and gaming contexts, as well as bold editorial section headers or event graphics, especially when set with generous spacing and simple supporting typography.
The overall tone feels retro-futurist and arcade-like: bold, assertive, and slightly mischievous. Its chiseled cuts and chunky curves suggest speed and impact, while the rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than harsh. The result reads as energetic, attention-grabbing, and stylized—more about personality than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, high-visibility sans for display settings, using geometric foundations enhanced with angular cuts and ink-trap-like sculpting to create a recognizable silhouette. It prioritizes character and impact over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and headline applications.
Several glyphs show intentionally unconventional detailing—such as angled cross-strokes, carved apertures, and pronounced diagonal bites—creating a strong signature at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with wide, stable silhouettes and distinctive internal shaping that supports titling and branding use.