Sans Other Kolid 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cybersport' by Anton Kokoshka (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, tech branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, tactical, futuristic, assertive, impact, motion, technical edge, distinctiveness, slanted, condensed feel, angular, segmented, ink-trap cuts.
This typeface is a slanted, heavy sans with sharply angled terminals and a compact, forward-leaning stance. Many strokes feature deliberate gaps and stepped cut-ins that create a segmented, stencil-like construction while remaining largely monolinear. Curves are tightened into squared bowls and rounded rectangles, and counters are often partially opened, producing a mechanical rhythm. Letterforms show selective width variation—narrower shapes like I and l contrast with wider, split-stem forms such as M and W—while numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, blocky silhouette.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, brand marks, team or event graphics, and product packaging where the cut-and-slice detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for short technical labels or UI accents when used at sufficient size and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is fast, tough, and utilitarian, with a distinctly engineered character. The sliced joins and angular geometry evoke motorsport graphics, technical labeling, and tactical markings, giving the font an energetic, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, speed-oriented sans with a signature segmented construction. Its slant, angular terminals, and engineered breaks suggest a goal of conveying motion and industrial precision while keeping letterforms bold and immediately recognizable.
The repeated internal notches and breaks create strong texture in text settings and emphasize horizontals and diagonals, which can increase visual noise at smaller sizes. The design’s distinctive construction also helps individual characters stand out in short bursts, especially in all caps.