Sans Other Rote 17 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Hilumion Sans' by Brainwaves Studio; 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut; 'Augment', 'Blanco', 'Graund', and 'Reigner' by Umka Type; and 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, game ui, industrial, techno, arcade, utilitarian, retro-futurist, impact, compactness, digital feel, systematic design, display readability, rectilinear, squared, condensed, modular, angular.
A compact, rectilinear display sans built from straight strokes and hard right angles, with squared corners and minimal curvature. Counters are small and often rectangular, and joins favor abrupt, mechanical transitions over smooth continuity. Proportions are tight and condensed, with tall ascenders/vertical emphasis and a relatively small lowercase presence, producing a crisp, stacked rhythm in text. Several forms use simplified geometric construction (e.g., boxy bowls, stepped terminals, and wedge-like diagonals), reinforcing a modular, stencil-like feel without true breaks in the strokes.
Best suited to display settings where strong geometry and compact width are advantages—headlines, poster titling, logos/wordmarks, packaging callouts, and on-screen UI elements in game or tech-themed designs. It can also work for short labels and signage-style text where a rigid, industrial tone is desired.
The overall tone reads engineered and machine-made—confident, rigid, and unmistakably digital. Its blocky geometry and compact spacing evoke retro game interfaces, industrial labeling, and sci-fi UI typography, giving it an assertive, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while projecting a distinctly digital, constructed aesthetic. Its simplified, modular letterforms prioritize bold silhouette recognition and a consistent, systemized rhythm for graphic-forward typography.
Distinctive angular diagonals (notably in characters like V, W, X, and Y) contrast with predominantly vertical/horizontal construction, adding sharp visual punctuation. The lowercase set mirrors the same architectural logic as the uppercase, contributing to a consistent, system-like texture across mixed-case lines.