Sans Other Abruf 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, wild west, circus, vintage, rowdy, rustic, grab attention, retro display, poster style, theatrical branding, novelty texture, flared, scalloped, wedge-cut, chunky, decorative.
A heavy, decorative display face built from broad strokes with carved-in, concave notches that create a scalloped silhouette around stems, bowls, and corners. Terminals often flare or pinch into wedge-like points, producing a cutout, woodblock-like rhythm rather than clean geometric joins. Counters are compact and strongly shaped, with distinctive, slightly irregular internal cutouts that reinforce the chiseled look. Spacing appears fairly tight in text, while letterforms remain sturdy and high-impact, with consistent notch motifs across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best used for short, prominent settings such as posters, event flyers, storefront-style signage, game or entertainment titles, and packaging where a vintage show-poster flavor is desired. It’s especially effective when set large, where the carved contours and internal shapes can be appreciated without visual crowding.
The overall tone is theatrical and nostalgic, evoking poster lettering, saloon signage, and fairground typography. Its exaggerated contours and punchy massing feel loud and attention-seeking, suited to playful, dramatic, or old-timey themes rather than restrained modern branding.
The design appears intended to translate the feel of carved or stamped display lettering into a compact, consistently patterned alphabet, emphasizing dramatic outlines, chunky presence, and a distinctly retro vernacular voice.
In running text, the repeating notches and tight counters create a strong texture that can become busy at smaller sizes, but reads clearly as a bold headline style. Numerals and capitals share the same cut-in corner language, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive.