Sans Other Olwy 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malte' and 'Malte Thai' by Deltatype and 'Olney' by Philatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, gaming ui, industrial, techno, futuristic, athletic, arcade, impact, branding, display, tech styling, signage, geometric, square, blocky, angular, chamfered.
A heavy, geometric sans built from straight strokes and broad rectangular counters, with tight, squared curves that read as rounded rectangles. Corners are frequently chamfered or clipped, giving many letters a faceted, engineered feel rather than smooth bowl transitions. The design favors wide, stable proportions and large internal openings, with simplified joins and short, abrupt terminals; diagonals appear as sturdy wedges (notably in A, V, W, X, Y). Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, mixing square bowls with occasional curved undersides, and the figures share the same block construction for a consistent, signage-like rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, titles, team/sports branding, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for gaming or tech-themed UI labels where a geometric, hard-edged aesthetic is desired; extended body text may feel heavy and visually insistent at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is bold and mechanical, evoking industrial labeling, sports identities, and retro-futurist/arcade aesthetics. Its squared geometry and cut corners give it a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels modern, technical, and impact-driven rather than friendly or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through compact, geometric construction and distinctive chamfered corners, creating an industrial-tech voice while maintaining straightforward sans readability. It prioritizes graphic solidity and a recognizable silhouette over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Distinctive details include squared, almost box-like O/0 shapes, a sharply constructed G, and a Q with an angular tail that reinforces the font’s engineered motif. In text, the strong horizontal/vertical emphasis creates a dense, poster-ready texture with clear letter boundaries and a punchy, graphic presence.