Sans Other Korus 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, dynamic, retro, sporty, assertive, angular, impact, speed, display, branding, distinctiveness, slanted, condensed, faceted, sharp terminals, chiseled.
This typeface presents a tightly condensed, right-slanted sans design with dense black shapes and crisp, angular terminals. Strokes feel carved and faceted rather than smoothly rounded, with wedge-like cuts, occasional ink-trap-like notches, and squared counters that give letters a machined rhythm. Curves are restrained and often resolve into straight segments; joins and shoulders lean toward sharp, pointed transitions. The overall color is strong and compact, with slightly irregular widths across letters that adds momentum and a hand-forged, display-driven texture.
Best used at display sizes where its sharp detailing and condensed stance can read clearly—such as posters, headlines, event graphics, sports branding, product packaging, and impactful wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or titling when a fast, assertive voice is desired, but extended small-text passages are likely to feel dense.
The tone is energetic and forward-leaning, evoking speed, action, and a retro-futuristic edge. Its aggressive angles and condensed stance read as confident and attention-seeking, suited to loud, graphic messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design intention appears to be a high-impact, speed-oriented sans with stylized cuts and an angular construction that distinguishes it from neutral grotesks. Its slant, compact proportions, and faceted terminals suggest a focus on branding and promotional typography that needs to feel energetic and contemporary with a retro edge.
Uppercase forms emphasize diagonals and cut-in corners (notably in C, G, S, and Z), while several lowercase characters adopt simplified, sturdy silhouettes that preserve the angular theme. Numerals share the same chiseled construction, keeping a consistent visual system across alphanumerics. Spacing appears designed for compact setting, with narrow interiors and strong silhouette emphasis.