Sans Other Kolef 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manofa' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, retro, sporty, punchy, dynamic, informal, standout display, convey motion, add edge, retro punch, angular, forward-slanted, wedge-cut, ink-trap feel, high-impact.
This typeface is a forward-slanted, sans-style design built from broad, confident strokes with noticeably angled terminals. Many joins and corners are sharpened into wedge-like cuts, giving several letters a carved, chiseled appearance, while counters remain fairly open for a solid, readable rhythm. The overall silhouette is slightly condensed and energetic, with a consistent rightward lean and a mix of straighter stems and subtly rounded bowls. Numerals are sturdy and compact, matching the bold, cut-terminal construction of the letters.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where its angular terminals and slanted rhythm can read as a deliberate graphic gesture—headlines, display typography, branding marks, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics. For longer reading, it’s better used as an accent due to its strong directional texture.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a retro, poster-like flavor that suggests motion and attitude. Its slanted stance and sharp terminal treatment create a sporty, headline-driven feel rather than a quiet, text-first personality.
The design appears intended to deliver an italicized, high-impact display voice with a distinctive cut-terminal motif, balancing open counters with sharp, energetic shapes to stand out in contemporary and retro-inspired layouts.
The design’s signature is the recurring diagonal slicing at stroke ends and at key joints, which produces a distinctive, almost stencil- or cut-paper-like texture across words. This gives lines of text a strong visual grain and a sense of momentum, especially at larger sizes.