Sans Other Giwi 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, modular, stenciled, retro, assertive, high impact, stencil effect, modular geometry, signage tone, retro display, blocky, geometric, segmented, monoline, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from thick, rounded-rectangle forms with frequent vertical and horizontal breaks that create a stencil-like, segmented construction. Curves are simplified into broad arcs and half-ovals, counters are minimal, and joins tend to be squared off, producing strong, poster-weight silhouettes. The rhythm is driven by consistent stroke mass and recurring cut-in notches, while individual letters vary in width, giving the line a slightly irregular, modular cadence. Numerals and caps share the same chunky, cut-up logic, and punctuation is reduced to bold, block-like dots and marks.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, bold headlines, event graphics, signage, and branding where the segmented construction becomes a recognizable motif. It can also work for packaging and labels when used at larger sizes to preserve the internal breaks and character differentiation.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a distinctly industrial and engineered feel. Its segmented shapes evoke signage, machinery labeling, and mid-century display graphics, giving it a confident, no-nonsense presence with a retro edge.
The design appears intended evident aim is to create a high-impact, stencil-inspired geometric sans that prioritizes silhouette and texture over fine detail. The consistent use of cuts and block construction suggests a deliberate focus on a modular, industrial identity that remains legible and distinctive in large-format use.
Because internal openings and breaks are prominent design features, small sizes can cause some characters to converge visually; the style reads most clearly when given generous size and spacing. The repeated vertical splits and slabby terminals create a strong texture across words, making it especially attention-grabbing in short phrases.