Sans Other Ofby 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jawbreak' and 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Hemispheres' by Runsell Type, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, industrial, arcade, stamped, assertive, retro, impact, signage, retro tech, ruggedness, modularity, blocky, squared, angular, condensed caps, beveled corners.
A heavy, block-built sans with strongly squared outlines and minimal curvature. Strokes are largely uniform, with crisp right-angle joins and occasional chamfer-like cuts that create a faceted, engineered feel. Counters tend to be rectangular and compact, and many forms rely on straight-sided geometry, producing a tight, poster-like rhythm. Uppercase letters read tall and sturdy, while the lowercase follows the same modular logic with simplified bowls and short terminals, keeping the overall texture dense and consistent.
Best suited for headlines, posters, titling, and bold branding where a compact, geometric texture is an advantage. It works well on packaging, labels, and event graphics that benefit from an industrial or retro-digital voice. For extended text, it’s most effective in short bursts, paired with simpler supporting typography.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling, arcade-era display lettering, and rugged signage. Its sharp geometry and compact internal space give it a forceful, no-nonsense voice that feels mechanical and slightly militaristic. The texture reads energetic and punchy, suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that emphasizes modular, squared construction and maximum visual weight. Its simplified geometry and rectangular counters suggest a focus on strong reproduction in bold applications such as signage, logos, and graphic titling.
Numerals and capitals share a distinctly squared construction, with boxy counters and emphatic horizontals that reinforce a modular system. The design’s tight apertures and dense black mass create strong impact at large sizes, while finer spacing and counter detail may require more generous tracking in longer lines.