Sans Other Olbo 8 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Pierce Jameson' by Grezline Studio, 'Radley' by Variatype, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, packaging, techno, arcade, industrial, futuristic, stencil-like, themed display, tech branding, impact, machine-made, square, angular, geometric, blocky, modular.
A heavy, modular sans built from squared forms and crisp 90° corners, with occasional diagonal cuts on joins (notably in V/W/X/K) that add a machined, stencil-like bite. Counters tend to be rectangular and tight, and several glyphs use gaps or notches as internal detailing (e.g., the segmented mid-stroke on E/S and cut-in terminals). The overall rhythm is compact and mechanical, with flat terminals, minimal curvature, and strong figure–ground contrast that keeps shapes legible even as details become stylized.
Best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and branding where a bold, engineered tone is desired. It also fits game UI, tech-themed graphics, and packaging that benefits from high-impact, angular letterforms. In longer passages, the cut details may become visually busy, so it will generally perform strongest at display sizes.
The font conveys a techno, arcade-era energy with an industrial, fabricated feel—like lettering cut from metal, snapped to a pixel-grid, or designed for sci‑fi interfaces. Its sharp angles and squared bowls read assertive and utilitarian, while the internal cuts give it a slightly game-like, constructed personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, grid-informed techno aesthetic while preserving clear uppercase silhouettes and strong impact. Its constructed details and squared counters suggest a focus on themed display typography rather than neutral text setting.
Distinctive forms include a boxy O/0 with a squared inner counter, a Q with a pronounced lower tail, and numerals that follow the same hard-edged geometry for cohesive display use. The most recognizable character comes from the deliberate notches and segmented strokes, which create texture across lines of text.