Sans Other Amlif 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Skate' by DearType, 'Oxford Press' by Set Sail Studios, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, posterish, sporty, retro, sturdy, impact, compactness, signage, distinctiveness, condensed, blocky, squared, compact, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed footprint and tight interior counters. Strokes are uniform and blunt-ended, with squared curves and subtly flattened bowls that create a boxy rhythm. Several joins and diagonals show purposeful notches and clipped angles, giving letters like K, M, N, V, W, and X a chiseled, constructed feel. Uppercase forms read assertive and uniform, while the lowercase keeps simple, sturdy shapes with short ascenders/descenders and a single-storey a and g appearance.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a dense, commanding silhouette is desirable. It can also work for sports or industrial-themed graphics and wayfinding-style titling, especially when set with extra spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with an industrial, athletic edge. Its clipped details and compact proportions evoke signage, stenciled or cut-letter aesthetics, and headline-driven graphics where impact matters more than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual force in a compact width, using squared geometry and carved-in details to create a distinctive, constructed sans voice for display typography.
Numerals follow the same squared, compact logic and appear designed for strong presence at display sizes. The font’s tight counters and dense black mass suggest it benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing in longer settings.