Sans Other Obro 4 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, packaging, industrial, arcade, techno, brutalist, military, impact, retro tech, industrial edge, display branding, blocky, angular, squared, stenciled, modular.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared proportions and crisp, angular cuts. Strokes are consistently thick and largely orthogonal, with occasional 45° notches and chamfered corners that create a machined, modular feel. Counters and apertures tend to be small and rectangular, giving the face strong density and high contrast against the background. The overall rhythm is compact and punchy, with distinctive, often asymmetric interior cutouts that add character while keeping a rigid, geometric silhouette.
This design is well-suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, and game or tech interface titling where a strong geometric voice is desired. It can also work for packaging and event graphics that benefit from a rugged, industrial display style, especially when set large to preserve counter clarity.
The font projects an assertive, mechanical tone that reads as utilitarian and digitally influenced. Its sharp corners and carved-in details evoke arcade-era display lettering and industrial signage, giving it a tough, no-nonsense attitude.
The construction suggests an intention to deliver maximum visual impact through dense, angular geometry and distinctive cut-in details. It appears designed as a display face that balances strict modular structure with recognizable, branded letterforms.
The distinctive internal notches and narrow counters can make similar shapes (such as E/F, O/Q, and certain numerals) feel intentionally stylized rather than purely functional. It holds up best when given enough size or spacing for the interior cutouts to remain clear.