Sans Other Yose 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Designator' by TEKNIKE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: gaming, sci-fi ui, posters, logos, headlines, techno, futuristic, arcade, industrial, mechanical, digital feel, sci-fi tone, display impact, mechanical clarity, angular, rectilinear, modular, squared, sharp-cornered.
A rectilinear, modular sans built from straight strokes and squared counters, with a distinctly geometric, pixel-adjacent construction. Corners are predominantly sharp and interior spaces tend toward boxy apertures, giving many glyphs a stencil-like, engineered feel. Stroke endings are flat and abrupt, and diagonals appear sparingly, reserved for forms like K, N, V, W, X, and Y, which read as hard, jointed assemblies rather than smooth letterforms. The overall rhythm is compact and tightly gridded, with consistent cap height and a pragmatic, signage-like structure across letters and numerals.
Well-suited to game titles, arcade-inspired graphics, sci‑fi interfaces, and tech branding where a constructed, digital aesthetic is a feature. It can work effectively in posters, packaging accents, and short headlines that benefit from strong geometric texture. For body copy, it is most appropriate in larger sizes or sparse settings where the angular detailing can breathe.
The font conveys a utilitarian, high-tech tone with strong retro-digital and arcade associations. Its squared geometry and mechanical joins feel synthetic and instrument-like, suggesting interfaces, machinery labeling, and sci‑fi worldbuilding rather than humanist warmth. The personality is assertive and functional, with an unmistakably constructed, code-like presence in text.
The design appears intended to translate a grid-based, techno geometry into a clean sans system that remains legible while retaining a distinctly synthetic character. It prioritizes crisp silhouettes, squared counters, and mechanical structure to evoke digital devices, industrial labeling, and retro-futurist display typography.
Distinctive rectangular counters (notably in O/0 and D) and boxy terminals create clear, emblematic silhouettes at display sizes. Several forms emphasize straight segments and notched joints, lending a fabricated look that stays consistent between uppercase, lowercase, and figures. In longer lines, the angular detailing remains prominent, so it reads best when that graphic texture is desired.