Sans Other Ebmo 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Motte' by TypeClassHeroes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, retro, technical, assertive, compact impact, signage utility, distinctive detailing, retro-tech styling, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap cuts, stencil-like.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and strongly squared forms softened by rounded corners. Strokes are largely monolinear with small, consistent cut-ins that read like ink-trap or stencil-inspired notches, especially in joins and interior corners. Counters are tight and often rectangular, with simple vertical stress and minimal modulation. The overall rhythm is rigid and columnar, producing a dense texture with strong vertical emphasis and high impact at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage that benefits from a sturdy, engineered look. For smaller sizes or extended copy, additional spacing will help maintain clarity.
The font projects an industrial, utilitarian attitude—bold, punchy, and slightly mechanical. Its squared geometry and deliberate cut details evoke mid-century signage and engineered labeling, giving it a retro-tech flavor that feels confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a condensed footprint while adding character through systematic corner cuts. It aims for a functional, sign-painting/labeling sensibility with a controlled geometric build rather than a neutral text tone.
In longer lines the dense letterspacing and narrow apertures can make text feel heavy, so it benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing. The distinctive corner cuts become a key identifying feature at larger sizes, where the geometric construction reads most clearly.