Sans Other Lerus 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Boldine' by Fateh.Lab, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, poster, sports, stencil, attention grab, space saving, brand mark, industrial feel, graphic texture, condensed, blocky, slabbed, inline cut, vertical stress.
A condensed, heavy sans with tall proportions and a striking vertical "split" running through many stems and bowls, creating an inline/stencil-like cut. Forms are built from chunky, rounded-rectangle geometry with flattened terminals and occasional triangular joins, giving the letters a pressed, mechanical feel. Curves in C, G, O, Q, and S are compact and tightly controlled, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, I, L) read as dense vertical columns. The design shows deliberate internal cutouts and narrow counters that keep the texture dark and uniform at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, badges, packaging fronts, and bold signage where the split-stem motif can be appreciated. It will also work for sports or event identity systems that need a condensed footprint with an aggressive, graphic texture.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian with a vintage-industrial flavor, like lettering for equipment, arena signage, or mid‑century posters. The central split detail adds drama and motion, pushing the voice toward attention-grabbing, competitive, and slightly theatrical.
The font appears designed as a display sans that merges condensed poster proportions with a consistent inline/stencil cut to create instant recognizability. The intention is likely to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space while adding a mechanical, industrial character through the central splits and compact counters.
The distinctive internal cut is applied consistently enough to function as a signature motif, but it also creates strong vertical striping that can dominate in long text. Numerals share the same carved/inline treatment, reinforcing a cohesive, signage-oriented rhythm across letters and figures.