Sans Other Obla 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, game ui, logotypes, packaging, industrial, brutalist, playful, arcade, poster-ready, high impact, distinctive texture, retro display, rugged signage, angular, blocky, stencil-like, chunky, jagged.
A heavy, block-built sans with squared silhouettes, sharp corners, and frequent wedge-like notches that make many strokes feel cut or chiseled rather than smoothly drawn. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and several joins show deliberate irregularity, giving the letterforms a slightly hand-cut, constructed look. The lowercase keeps a tall x-height and simplified shapes, with single-storey forms and firm vertical stress; overall spacing and widths vary to create a punchy, uneven rhythm that reads as intentionally rugged.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, game or entertainment UI, event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for compact wordmarks where a rugged, constructed sans voice is desired, but it is less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The design projects a bold, tough, and slightly mischievous tone—part industrial signage, part arcade/retro display. Its jagged cuts and compact counters add urgency and attitude, making text feel loud and energetic rather than refined.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately carved, geometric construction—prioritizing character and presence over neutral text clarity. Its notched, blocky forms suggest an aim for a distinctive, industrial/arcade flavor that stands out quickly in branding and display settings.
The face is most comfortable at larger sizes where the interior spaces and distinctive cut-ins remain clear; in dense text, the tight counters and aggressive corners can visually fill in. Numerals and uppercase maintain the same cut-block logic, helping headings and short bursts of copy stay consistent.