Sans Other Onso 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Exabyte' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, ui titles, techno, futuristic, industrial, arcade, sci-fi, impact, futurism, display, tech aesthetic, branding, blocky, angular, geometric, stencil-like, modular.
A heavy, modular sans built from squared-off strokes and crisp right angles, with occasional diagonal chamfers that cut corners into faceted forms. Counters and apertures are typically rectangular, giving letters a pixel-like, engineered feel, while terminals stay flat and blunt. The rhythm is compact and mechanical, with simplified joins (notably in curves like S and G) that resolve into stepped geometry rather than smooth arcs. Numerals and capitals share the same rigid construction, producing a consistently boxy texture in words and lines.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, logos, game titles, and UI/overlay headings where an angular, high-impact look is desired. It can also work for short labels or technical-themed packaging, but its dense, blocky construction is most effective when given ample size and spacing.
The overall tone reads techno and game-like, evoking sci‑fi interfaces, arcade branding, and industrial labeling. Its sharp corners and squared counters create a utilitarian, synthetic voice that feels assertive and machine-made rather than humanist or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, futuristic sans with a modular construction language, prioritizing bold presence and a distinctly digital, industrial personality over traditional text comfort.
Diagonal corner cuts and internal rectangular cut-ins introduce a subtle stencil/slot motif that helps distinguish similar forms while reinforcing the engineered aesthetic. The design favors recognizable silhouettes through angular simplification, which makes it especially striking at display sizes where its faceted details remain clear.