Sans Other Ohzu 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: esports, posters, headlines, branding, apparel, aggressive, edgy, futuristic, sporty, industrial, impact, speed, attitude, display, angular, slanted, condensed, sharp, faceted.
A tightly condensed, forward-slanted display sans with hard, faceted contours and consistently sharp terminals. Strokes are mostly monoline in feel, with a squared, cut-metal construction that favors straight segments and clipped corners over curves. Counters are compact and often rectangular, while joins form pointed notches and wedges that create a fast, jagged rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share the same angular logic, and figures follow the same chiseled geometry for a cohesive set.
Works best for short, attention-grabbing text such as esports and gaming identities, event posters, sports promotions, apparel graphics, and punchy brand headlines. It can also suit tech or industrial-themed packaging and UI accents when used sparingly at larger sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, reading as assertive and high-energy. Its knife-cut angles and forward lean evoke speed, impact, and a slightly combative, tech-forward attitude rather than friendliness or neutrality.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a fast, impact-oriented voice through condensed proportions, a pronounced forward slant, and blade-like geometry. The consistent faceting across letters and numerals suggests an intention to create a unified, emblematic display style optimized for bold titles and logos.
The strong slant and tight spacing can make extended reading feel busy, especially where internal notches and sharp apertures cluster. The design’s distinctive edge is most apparent at medium-to-large sizes where the faceting and cut-ins remain clear.