Sans Other Ohlu 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Obvia' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming, branding, techno, industrial, retro, arcade, futuristic, display impact, tech aesthetic, modular system, signage feel, brand voice, angular, octagonal, stencil-like, geometric, modular.
A blocky, geometric sans with a modular build and aggressively chamfered corners that create octagonal silhouettes throughout. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with squared terminals and frequent diagonal cuts on joins and corners. Counters tend toward rectangular or notched shapes, producing a slightly stencil-like, cut-out feel in letters such as B, P, R, and a. Proportions are compact and punchy, with wide shoulders on V/W and a generally squared rhythm; numerals echo the same faceted construction, especially 2, 3, 8, and 9.
Best suited to display settings where its angular construction can be appreciated: titles, posters, packaging, esports/gaming graphics, and tech or industrial branding. It can also work for short UI labels or wayfinding-style callouts when a strong, stylized voice is desired.
The overall tone is mechanical and assertive, evoking sci-fi interfaces, arcade cabinets, and industrial labeling. Its sharp facets and dense black shapes read as energetic and tough, leaning toward a retro-futurist mood rather than neutral everyday text.
The design appears intended to translate a rigid, grid-based system into a readable sans, using chamfers and notches to add personality and improve glyph differentiation. The consistent faceting suggests a deliberate aim toward a techno/industrial aesthetic with high visual impact.
Diagonal corner shears and internal notches are used as a unifying motif, helping differentiate similar forms while maintaining a consistent grid-like logic. In continuous text, the strong geometry creates a distinctive texture that benefits from generous spacing and larger sizes.