Sans Other Rosy 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, album art, techno, industrial, retro, arcade, robotic, futuristic, impact, systematized, display, branding, angular, geometric, octagonal, stencil-like, modular.
A compact, square-shouldered display sans built from straight strokes and hard corners, with frequent 45° chamfers that create an octagonal, machined silhouette. Curves are largely avoided in favor of rectilinear geometry; counters tend toward rectangular or notched forms, and terminals often end in clipped angles. Proportions are condensed overall, with tight sidebearings and a punchy, high-contrast presence created by heavy black shapes against crisp internal voids. The design shows a modular consistency across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, with distinctive cut-ins and step-like joins that keep the rhythm rigid and mechanical.
Best suited for short headlines, branding marks, packaging, and titles where a technical or sci‑fi mood is desired. It also fits interface-style uses such as game menus, HUD elements, labels, and badges, especially when set at medium to large sizes where the internal cutouts and chamfers remain clear.
The tone reads as digital and engineered—evoking arcade UI, sci‑fi labeling, and industrial signage. Its sharp corners and faceted forms give it an assertive, utilitarian feel with a retro-futurist edge rather than a neutral everyday voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, futuristic display voice using a modular, angular construction that stays consistent across the character set. Its condensed stance and faceted detailing suggest an aim toward space-efficient, high-impact typography for technology- and gaming-adjacent visuals.
Distinctive, easily identifiable shapes (notably in angular diagonals and notched corners) prioritize character and impact over smooth readability at small sizes. The numerals echo the same faceted construction, reinforcing a cohesive, system-like aesthetic across text and figures.