Sans Other Redab 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Jonze' by KC Fonts, and 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, retro, assertive, rugged, high impact, retro display, signage feel, graphic texture, angular, condensed, blocky, faceted, sharp-cornered.
A compact, heavy display sans with tightly packed proportions and a strongly geometric, chiseled construction. Strokes are consistently thick with squared-off terminals and frequent angled cuts, giving many letters a faceted silhouette rather than smooth curves. Counters are small and simplified, and round forms are rendered with straight segments, producing an octagonal, cut-paper feel. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular from glyph to glyph, with a hand-cut, sign-painting stiffness that reads as intentionally rough-hewn rather than mechanically neutral.
Best suited to posters, headlines, branding marks, and short, punchy statements where a strong silhouette is an advantage. It can work well for packaging, labels, event graphics, and signage that aims for a bold, rugged look, especially when set with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone is loud, tough, and attention-seeking, evoking industrial signage and retro poster lettering. Its sharp angles and dense weight convey urgency and impact, with a gritty, utilitarian flavor that can also read as playful in a comic or game-like way.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using faceted, straight-edged shapes to suggest cut, stamped, or carved lettering. Its simplified curves and sharp terminals prioritize strong graphic presence and quick recognition over neutrality.
In the sample text, the dense black texture and tight internal spaces increase the font’s visual mass, especially in multi-line settings. The distinctive angular cuts on joins and terminals create strong silhouettes that remain recognizable at headline sizes, while small sizes may feel crowded due to the compact counters.