Sans Other Ohfo 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, playful, retro, theatrical, quirky, display impact, retro styling, brand character, decorative clarity, poster tone, geometric, stencil-like, angular, compact, high-contrast shapes.
This typeface uses chunky, near-uniform strokes with crisp, geometric construction and frequent triangular or notched terminals that create a subtly cut-out, stencil-like feel. Curves are simplified into broad arcs with flat or beveled joins, producing a faceted rhythm across bowls and shoulders. Uppercase forms are compact and assertive, while the lowercase shows stylized, often single-storey structures and distinctive diagonals that emphasize shape over conventional proportions. Numerals match the heavy, blocky texture with squared counters and strong internal negative spaces.
Best suited to headlines, posters, event graphics, and branding where a distinctive silhouette is more important than quiet readability. It can work well for packaging and signage that aims for a retro or themed atmosphere, especially at medium to large sizes where the notches and cut-ins remain clear.
The overall tone is retro and display-driven, mixing Art Deco poster energy with a playful, slightly mischievous eccentricity. The sharp cuts and simplified geometry give it a theatrical, signage-like presence that feels crafted and characterful rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that borrows from geometric and Deco-era lettering conventions, using deliberate cut terminals and compact forms to create a strong, recognizable texture. Its emphasis is on memorable shapes and visual rhythm rather than text-face neutrality.
Stroke endings and inner counters repeatedly echo wedge and slit motifs, which adds texture at large sizes but can visually busy up tight settings. The design’s personality comes through most strongly in curves and diagonals, where the beveling and cut-ins create a consistent ornamental accent.