Sans Other Obvy 1 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quayzaar' by Test Pilot Collective (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, arcade, industrial, brutalist, techno, playful, display impact, retro tech, title lettering, texture, angular, blocky, stencil-like, squared, notched.
This typeface is built from chunky, angular forms with squared counters and a pronounced geometric footprint. Strokes maintain a largely consistent thickness, while many terminals flare slightly and edges show intentional notches and cut-ins that create a chiseled, almost stenciled silhouette. Curves are minimized in favor of straight segments and sharp corners, producing rigid bowls and rectangular apertures. Spacing and sidebearings feel uneven by design, giving the line a lively, cut-paper rhythm rather than a purely modular grid.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and logo wordmarks where the chunky geometry and notched details can read clearly. It can also work for packaging, event flyers, or game/stream overlays that benefit from a retro-tech display voice. For long passages or small sizes, the aggressive shapes and irregular rhythm may reduce readability.
The overall tone is bold and game-like, with a distinctly retro digital energy. Its faceted corners and carved details suggest machinery, signage, and fantasy/arcade title lettering at the same time, balancing toughness with a quirky, handcrafted bite.
The design intention appears to be a high-impact display sans with an angular, carved construction that feels both retro and technical. It prioritizes silhouette and texture over neutrality, aiming to deliver immediate personality in short strings.
Lowercase echoes the uppercase construction closely, reinforcing a display-first personality. Numerals follow the same squared, cut-in logic, keeping the set cohesive in headlines and short UI-style labels.