Sans Other Tiju 12 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bloeien' by Aidan Cooke, 'Nexusbold Sans' by Ferry Ardana Putra, 'Branson' by Sensatype Studio, and 'Robson' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, mechanical, space saving, high impact, display emphasis, industrial tone, retro modernity, squared, geometric, compact, rigid, tall.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with uniform stroke weight and squared, almost modular construction. Curves are minimized in favor of straight sides and compact bowls, producing narrow counters and a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are blunt and rectilinear, and internal apertures read as thin slots, giving letters a packed, engineered feel. The overall spacing and proportions emphasize height and density, creating dark, continuous word shapes with crisp edges.
Best suited to display settings where a strong, space-efficient headline is needed—posters, branding marks, packaging, and impactful signage. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation where a condensed, high-contrast word silhouette helps conserve horizontal space, but it is less appropriate for extended body copy.
The tone is bold and utilitarian, with a mechanical, industrial attitude. Its compressed silhouettes and rigid geometry evoke retro display typography—confident, no-nonsense, and slightly techno in flavor.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in a narrow footprint, using strict geometry and uniform weight to create a compact, architectural texture. Its restrained curves and squared detailing suggest a deliberate move toward an industrial, retro-modern display voice rather than neutral text readability.
In the samples, the heavy verticals and tight counters create high texture and strong presence, especially in all-caps. At smaller sizes or in long passages, the compact apertures may reduce clarity, while at larger sizes the distinctive, slot-like interior shapes become a defining visual feature.