Sans Other Ebny 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fritz Display' by Designova, 'Miren' by Get Studio, 'LT DIE HARD' by Latam Type Foundry, and 'Maleo' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports, bold, condensed, industrial, playful, retro, impact, attention, branding, display, blocky, compact, heavy, rounded corners, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy sans with condensed proportions and tightly packed counters. Strokes are uniform and blunt-ended, with squared terminals and subtly rounded outer corners that keep the dense shapes from feeling brittle. Many letters show vertical notches and stepped joins, creating a cut-out, stencil-like rhythm; bowls and apertures are simplified and often narrowed, emphasizing a strong vertical drive. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with minimal internal space and assertive, geometric silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-scale messaging where a dense, compact blackness is an advantage. It can work well for packaging, labels, and signage that need immediate visibility and a slightly industrial character. Short phrases and title treatments benefit most from its distinctive notched construction.
The overall tone is punchy and attention-seeking, mixing a utilitarian, industrial feel with a slightly whimsical, display-first attitude. Its chunky forms and cut-in details read as retro in spirit, recalling signage and bold headline lettering where personality comes from shape reduction and hard edges rather than contrast.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that stays legible while pushing density and compactness. The notched, cut-out details introduce a memorable signature and improve letter differentiation within a very heavy texture.
In text settings the dark texture is continuous and poster-like, with distinctive bite-shaped incisions that help separate otherwise dense forms. The design favors impact over delicacy, and its compact counters mean it benefits from generous sizing and breathing room when used in longer lines.