Sans Other Gade 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, kids branding, playful, retro, chunky, toybox, posterish, attention grabbing, retro flavor, playful branding, bold signage, geometric, rounded, soft corners, stencil-like cuts, closed apertures.
A heavy, geometric display sans with broad proportions and strongly simplified letterforms. Strokes are monolinear and compact, with generous curves that resolve into flattened terminals and occasional sharp, triangular joins (notably in A, M, V, W, X). Many counters are small and circular, and several glyphs feature characteristic notches or cut-ins that create a subtle stencil-like feel and add rhythm to otherwise solid black shapes. The lowercase is large and blocky, with short ascenders/descenders and tightly enclosed forms; numerals are similarly weighty with distinctive internal cut shapes that keep them recognizable at display sizes.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and bold brand marks where its chunky geometry and quirky cuts can be appreciated. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set with ample size and spacing, but it is less suited to long-form text or small sizes where the tight counters may fill in visually.
The overall tone is bold and buoyant, leaning toward mid-century/retro display energy with a friendly, game-like solidity. The quirky cut details and compact counters give it a mischievous, attention-grabbing personality that feels more playful than formal.
The design appears intended as an expressive, high-impact display face that balances friendly rounded geometry with sharp accents and cut details for instant recognizability. Its construction prioritizes strong silhouettes and a consistent, punchy texture for branding and attention-led typography.
Because many interiors are small and several letters use closed apertures (e.g., forms like a, e, s), the design reads best when it has room to breathe; the distinctive notches help differentiate silhouettes in headlines and logos. The italic-free, upright stance and consistent stroke weight keep the texture even, while the angular peaks in select capitals add punch and motion.