Sans Other Fuma 8 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glyphic Neue' by Typeco (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, stencil, mechanical, tactical, retro, impact, stenciling, systematized, sci-fi edge, labeling, blocky, geometric, angular, segmented, compact.
A heavy, geometric display sans with squared counters and a segmented, cut-in construction throughout. Strokes are predominantly vertical and horizontal, with sharp corners and occasional diagonal joins that create a faceted, machined feel. Many glyphs include narrow internal slits and notches that read like stencil bridges, producing strong black mass broken by crisp linear voids. Proportions are compact and tall-leaning, with tight apertures and simplified terminals that emphasize a rigid, modular rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster titles, signage, and bold packaging callouts where the segmented details can be appreciated. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that want an industrial or stencil-coded voice, especially when set with ample tracking to keep the interior cuts from visually clogging.
The overall tone is industrial and utilitarian, evoking labeling, machinery, and engineered signage. Its stencil-like interruptions add a tactical, coded character, while the blocky geometry lends a retro-futurist edge reminiscent of sci‑fi interfaces and hard-edged poster lettering.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum graphic punch through dense, squared forms while maintaining a recognizable, systematized stencil motif. The consistent cut-ins and modular construction suggest an intent to reference engineered marking systems and hard-surface display typography rather than neutral text readability.
The design’s recurring internal cuts create a distinctive texture at text sizes, forming a consistent pattern of vertical slits across many letters and figures. Diagonal strokes appear selectively (notably in forms like K, X, and Z), reinforcing the faceted construction without softening the overall rigidity.