Sans Other Ifty 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mongoose' by Kostic, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, poster headlines, esports, action titles, packaging, aggressive, sporty, industrial, action, urgent, impact, speed, compactness, display, branding, condensed, oblique, blocky, angular, compact.
A condensed, heavy oblique sans with block-like construction and tight internal counters. Strokes are largely monolinear, with sharp chamfered corners and wedge-cut terminals that give many letters a faceted, mechanical silhouette. The rhythm is compact and forward-leaning, with squared curves (notably in bowls) and sturdy, rectangular proportions; lowercase forms appear tall and robust for their width, while figures and capitals share the same compact, punched-in feeling.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as sports and esports identities, event posters, apparel graphics, product packaging, and punchy advertising headlines. It can also work for UI labels or section headers where a condensed, forward-leaning emphasis is desired, but it’s most effective when given enough size and spacing to keep the interior shapes open.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, reading as fast, tough, and performance-driven. Its chiseled corners and steep slant suggest speed, impact, and high-intensity contexts rather than refinement or softness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, pairing a strong oblique stance with chamfered, industrial detailing. Its construction prioritizes speed and presence, aiming for a distinctive, athletic display voice that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
The angled cuts and tight apertures create a strong silhouette at display sizes, while the narrow set and dense counters can make small sizes feel crowded. The numeral and uppercase styling matches the same faceted, engineered language, supporting consistent headline and branding use.