Sans Other Lemum 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamelton' by Alex Khoroshok, 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry, 'Adecion' by Dora Typefoundry, and 'Brainy Variable Sans' by Maculinc (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, retro, bold, sporty, punchy, impact, display, branding, attention, retro accent, condensed, geometric, monoline, rounded corners, inline detail.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and a tall, sturdy silhouette. Strokes are largely monoline with squared terminals, and many curved letters show rounded, softened corners for a machined, stamped feel. Several glyphs include a distinctive interior inline/stripe detail that creates a layered look without changing the overall weight. Counters are tight and shapes are simplified, producing strong, blocky word images that hold together in dense settings.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and short statements where the condensed, heavyweight shapes can deliver maximum impact. The inline detailing makes it especially effective for branding, packaging, event posters, and signage, and it can add a retro-sport accent when used at larger sizes.
The font conveys an industrial, poster-like confidence with a retro display flavor. Its striped interior detailing adds a flashy, attention-getting tone reminiscent of sports branding, packaging, and signage where impact matters more than subtlety.
The design appears intended as a high-impact condensed sans that stands out through mass and a signature inline detail, balancing utilitarian structure with decorative flair. Its simplified geometry and tight spacing suggest an emphasis on bold display typography for branding and attention-driven applications.
The inline treatment appears most prominent in caps and some numerals, giving mixed-case typography a dynamic contrast between straightforward solid forms and embellished display shapes. Round letters (like O/C/G) keep generous curvature while maintaining a firm, compressed footprint, and diagonals in letters like V/W/X feel sharp and assertive.