Sans Other Jidu 18 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, gaming, sci-fi ui, futuristic, techno, arcade, industrial, modular, display impact, sci-fi styling, tech branding, geometric system, geometric, angular, rounded corners, stencil-like, extended.
A geometric, display-oriented sans with extended proportions and a modular construction. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with frequent straight segments paired with broad, controlled curves that end in squared or chamfered terminals. Counters tend to be open or reduced into cut-in apertures, giving many letters a partially stenciled feel. The overall rhythm is mechanical and consistent, with tight internal spacing in bowls and a strong horizontal emphasis across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logotypes where its modular geometry can be appreciated. It also fits entertainment and tech contexts—game titles, esports branding, sci‑fi interface graphics, and event collateral—especially at medium to large sizes.
The letterforms project a sci‑fi and arcade sensibility—precise, synthetic, and engineered rather than handwritten. Its cutaway details and angular joins evoke machinery, digital interfaces, and retro-futurist titling.
The design appears intended as a distinctive, futuristic display sans that uses consistent cut-ins and squared curves to create a cohesive techno voice. Its construction emphasizes graphic presence and an engineered aesthetic over neutral text ergonomics.
Distinctive split strokes and inset openings appear throughout (notably in curved letters), creating a recurring theme of notches and channels. Numerals share the same segmented geometry, with simplified shapes that prioritize style over conventional readability at small sizes.