Sans Other Ilfa 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut and 'Goodland' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, teamwear, posters, headlines, gaming ui, athletic, industrial, aggressive, futuristic, tactical, impact, speed, strength, modern edge, display use, slanted, condensed, blocky, chamfered, angular.
A heavily built, slanted sans with condensed proportions and a blocky, engineered construction. Strokes are largely uniform and end in hard angles with frequent chamfered corners, giving the outlines a cut-metal feel. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular, and many joins are squared off rather than curved, producing a rigid rhythm across text. The overall silhouette reads compact and forward-leaning, with sharp diagonals and clipped terminals that emphasize speed and impact.
Best suited for short, punchy setting such as sports branding, team identities, game titles, event posters, and energetic packaging. It can also work for UI labels or interface accents where a rugged, technical tone is desired and sizes are large enough to preserve the tight counters.
The font projects a forceful, high-energy tone that feels competitive and action-oriented. Its angular cuts and forward slant suggest motion and urgency, while the dense black shapes add a tough, utilitarian edge. The result is a modern, no-nonsense voice suited to bold statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance and a machined, angular vocabulary. By prioritizing dense strokes, clipped corners, and compact width, it aims to communicate speed, strength, and a contemporary industrial attitude in display contexts.
The uppercase and numerals appear especially geometric, with consistent chamfers and narrow counters that heighten the stencil-like, machined character. In longer lines, the strong slant and tight interior space create a compressed, high-impact texture, making it most effective when given ample tracking and breathing room.