Sans Other Lywa 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, headlines, branding, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, stenciled, rugged, technical, stencil effect, industrial voice, graphic texture, labeling aesthetic, monolinear, rounded corners, notched, modular, mechanical.
A monolinear, upright sans with a distinctly stenciled construction: many strokes are interrupted by small rectangular breaks and notches that create a cut-out rhythm. Forms lean geometric with softly rounded outer corners, giving counters a circular or near-circular feel while keeping stems straight and sturdy. Curves are simplified and segmented, and joins often read as assembled from modules rather than continuous pen motion. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across letters, producing an uneven, handmade-meets-industrial texture in text.
Best suited to display sizes where the stencil gaps and notches remain clear: posters, headlines, packaging, and branding with an industrial or workshop aesthetic. It can also work for signage and labels where a cut-out or sprayed-on impression is desired, while long body text may feel busy due to the frequent interruptions in strokes.
The overall tone is industrial and utilitarian, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and fabricated signage. The repeated gaps and cut marks add a rugged, technical character that feels functional rather than refined, with a slightly playful edge from the rounded geometry and irregular rhythm.
The design appears intended to mimic stencil-made lettering while keeping a clean sans foundation. By combining sturdy monoline strokes with systematic breaks and rounded geometric proportions, it aims to deliver an industrial voice that is bold in texture without relying on heavy contrast or ornament.
Distinctive stencil breaks appear consistently across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping the design remain cohesive even when letterforms change width. Numerals and round letters (like 0/8/9 and O/Q) emphasize the segmented construction, while angular letters (like V/W/X) reinforce a fabricated, mechanical feel.