Sans Other Ifbo 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Racon' by Ahmet Altun, 'Military Jr34' by Casloop Studio, 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts, and 'Cintra' by Graviton (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, stenciled, military, rugged, utility, impact, stencil look, modular, squared, blocky, mechanical, cut-out.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared proportions, broad verticals, and rounded outer corners softened by consistently clipped inner corners. Many forms feature deliberate cut-ins and narrow gaps that read like stencil bridges, creating a segmented, modular texture across the alphabet. Counters tend toward rectangular and compact, terminals are flat and blunt, and curves (where present) are simplified into robust, geometric arcs. The overall rhythm is tight and forceful, with strong black coverage and crisp, engineered silhouettes.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and wayfinding where the stencil texture can read clearly. It also fits product labeling and industrial-themed graphics that benefit from a tough, manufactured aesthetic. For extended text, it will be most comfortable in short bursts (titles, pull quotes, badges) rather than dense paragraphs.
The font projects an industrial, utilitarian tone with clear stencil and equipment-marking associations. Its carved-out details add a tactical, workwear character that feels tough, functional, and slightly aggressive. The look is more mechanical than friendly, leaning toward signage and labeling rather than editorial nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stencil-inspired, modular construction that evokes marked equipment, shipping crates, or utilitarian signage. The consistent cut-ins and squared geometry suggest a focus on recognizability and thematic character over typographic subtlety.
The stencil-like interruptions are frequent enough to become a defining texture, especially in letters with enclosed counters and in numerals. This texture helps the design feel cohesive at display sizes, but also introduces busy detail that can visually accumulate in long passages. The figures and capitals share the same squared, cut-out logic, supporting a consistent voice across alphanumerics.