Sans Other Poto 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ramsey' by Associated Typographics and 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, aggressive, sporty, industrial, retro, impact, speed, toughness, display, slanted, condensed, square, angular, blocky.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and a distinctly squared, angular construction. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight apertures and hard-cut terminals that often finish on diagonals, giving the outlines a chiseled, mechanical feel. Curves are minimized in favor of faceted corners, and counters tend to be small and rectangular, producing a high-impact, tightly packed texture in words. Numerals and capitals follow the same rigid geometry, reading as sturdy, poster-oriented forms rather than text-optimized shapes.
Best suited for bold display settings where impact and speed are the goal: headlines, posters, sports or racing-themed branding, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when set with generous size and breathing room.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and impact. Its sharp, machined angles evoke motorsport, action branding, and industrial labeling, while the slightly retro, arcade-like block geometry adds a punchy, graphic attitude.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed, slanted footprint, using squared geometry and diagonal cuts to communicate motion and toughness. Its construction prioritizes graphic presence and brand voice over quiet readability, aiming for an assertive, engineered display look.
The design’s tight spacing and closed-in counters create strong silhouette recognition at display sizes, but the dense interiors and narrow openings can visually fill in when set small or in long passages. The mixture of rectangular counters and diagonal cuts produces a rhythmic, staccato pattern that feels intentionally engineered rather than neutral.