Sans Other Lyri 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry, 'Allrounder Grotesk Compressed' by Identity Letters, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, labels, stencil, industrial, military, utilitarian, rugged, stencil mimicry, industrial marking, high impact, cutout, monoline, blocky, choppy, irregular edges.
A heavy, block-built sans with clear stencil construction: most counters and joins are interrupted by narrow bridges that create a cutout feel. Strokes are largely monoline and low-contrast, with compact, squared-off terminals and slightly irregular, chipped-looking edges that introduce a rough rhythm. Proportions are generally condensed-to-normal with tight internal spaces; round letters (O, C, G) read as sturdy, near-geometric forms broken by vertical or diagonal gaps. The overall texture is dark and punchy, with legibility driven by strong silhouettes rather than delicate detail.
Best suited for display typography where the stencil personality is a feature: posters, apparel graphics, packaging callouts, and bold editorial headlines. It also fits signage or labeling that aims to evoke marked/painted lettering, especially when set with generous tracking and ample size to keep the stencil gaps clear.
The face communicates a functional, no-nonsense tone associated with stenciled marking and industrial labeling. Its roughened edges add grit and an assertive, tactile presence, suggesting durability and field use rather than polish or luxury.
The design appears intended to mimic practical stencil lettering with a slightly distressed finish, delivering strong impact and an industrial-marking aesthetic. It prioritizes bold silhouettes and consistent cutouts to maintain recognizability while reinforcing the utilitarian theme.
The stencil breaks are frequent and sometimes asymmetrical, which creates a lively, distressed cadence across words. Numerals match the same cutout logic and maintain strong recognition at display sizes, though the tight apertures and heavy ink coverage can visually fill in at smaller sizes.