Sans Other Sobo 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: game ui, pixel art, sci-fi titles, tech branding, posters, techno, retro, arcade, digital, geometric, digital aesthetic, retro ui, geometric system, display clarity, modular construction, pixelated, angular, square, modular, high-contrast.
A highly geometric sans with a modular, grid-built construction and hard 90° corners throughout. Strokes are uniform and orthogonal, forming squared bowls and rectangular counters; curves are largely avoided in favor of stepped or chamfer-like turns. Proportions feel engineered rather than calligraphic, with compact apertures in letters like C/E/S and boxy, almost stencil-like interior spaces. Spacing reads somewhat uneven by design, with some glyphs opening wider than others, giving the line a subtly mechanical, variable rhythm.
Best suited to display and interface contexts where a digital or retro-tech aesthetic is desired—game menus, sci‑fi title cards, tech-themed posters, and branding that leans industrial or electronic. It can work for short paragraphs in large sizes, but the tight apertures and angular construction make it most effective for headlines, labels, and short-form copy.
The overall tone is distinctly digital and retro-futuristic, evoking arcade UI, 8-bit/CRT-era display lettering, and industrial control labeling. Its rigid geometry and squared forms communicate precision and a utilitarian, tech-forward attitude rather than warmth or softness.
The design appears intended to translate pixel/grid logic into a clean vector-like sans, prioritizing modular consistency, sharp geometry, and a distinctly electronic silhouette. It aims to deliver a recognizable retro-digital voice while remaining legible and orderly in modern layout settings.
Distinctive details include the squared, open shapes of G and S, a sharply constructed W with multiple verticals, and a narrow, rectangular 0 that closely echoes an uppercase O. The lowercase shows the same modular logic, with simplified terminals and minimal stroke modulation, reinforcing a consistent system feel across cases and numerals.