Sans Other Rekum 7 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, game ui, packaging, industrial, techno, utilitarian, arcade, mechanical, compact impact, tech aesthetic, industrial clarity, retro digital, angular, square, condensed, blocky, stencil-like.
A condensed, all-angles sans with rigid, rectilinear construction and consistently heavy strokes. Curves are largely suppressed in favor of squared counters, flat terminals, and clipped corners, giving letters a machined, modular feel. Many forms rely on straight stems and rectangular bowls (notably in B, D, O, P, R), while diagonals appear sparingly and read as sharp wedges (A, K, V, W, X). The lowercase echoes the uppercase architecture with simple, boxy shapes and minimal contrast; punctuation and figures follow the same squared, cut-out logic for a uniform texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, titles, branding marks, and signage where its geometric rigidity can read clearly and intentionally. It also fits UI labels and game/tech themes, especially when a retro-digital or industrial atmosphere is desired; for longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, with a retro-digital edge reminiscent of arcade graphics, industrial labeling, and sci‑fi interface typography. Its strict geometry and dense color create a no-nonsense, mechanical voice that reads confident and a bit austere.
The design appears aimed at delivering a compact, engineered display sans: visually loud, space-efficient, and highly stylized through squared counters and clipped geometry. It prioritizes a mechanical, modular aesthetic that signals technology and utility over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Counters tend to be small and rectangular, and joins are tight, producing a compact, high-impact rhythm. The condensed proportions and squared apertures emphasize verticality, while the distinctive, constructed shapes make the design feel purpose-built rather than neutral.