Sans Other Giry 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, packaging, industrial, retro, techno, arcade, stencil-like, impact, modular, machined, display, title, blocky, square, geometric, octagonal, notched.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squarish proportions and chamfered corners that read as octagonal in many glyphs. Strokes are predominantly monolinear, with small internal breaks and slit-like counters that create a cut or stencil impression rather than open, fully enclosed forms. The design emphasizes flat terminals, abrupt joins, and compact apertures, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Letter widths vary noticeably (from narrow I-like forms to broader rounds), while the overall silhouette stays consistently angular and rigid.
Best suited for display applications where the chunky geometry and cut details can be appreciated: headlines, posters, title cards, logos, game/arcade branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short UI labels in large sizes where a techno-industrial voice is desired, but it is less ideal for long passages of text.
The face projects a rugged, engineered tone with a distinctly retro-digital feel, evoking arcade titles, sci‑fi interfaces, and industrial labeling. Its notches and cut-ins add an aggressive, mechanized character that feels utilitarian and bold rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through simplified, machined shapes and deliberate internal cuts, balancing a modular, geometric build with enough variation in width to keep words recognizable. Its consistent chamfers and notches suggest a purposeful, constructed aesthetic aimed at strong, attention-grabbing display typography.
Counters and openings are intentionally constrained, and the small cut details can visually close up at smaller sizes, making the design most comfortable when given room. Numerals and capitals share the same chiseled geometry, helping headings maintain a uniform, modular rhythm.