Sans Other Obma 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, logos, packaging, industrial, arcade, techno, stencil-like, aggressive, impact, retro digital, industrial feel, stylization, blocky, angular, chamfered, geometric, modular.
A dense, block-constructed sans with squared counters and heavy rectangular strokes. Forms are built from straight segments with frequent chamfered corners, creating a rigid, machined silhouette rather than smooth curves. Interior spaces are often small and boxy, and several glyphs use cut-in notches and stepped joins that give a modular, almost stencil-like construction. Spacing and rhythm feel compact and forceful, with strong verticals and abrupt terminals producing a sturdy, poster-forward texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where impact and a stylized, tech-industrial voice are desired—such as headlines, posters, branding marks, game titles/UI labels, and packaging callouts. It can also work for short, high-contrast signage or interface elements where a compact, blocky texture helps command attention.
The overall tone is bold and mechanical, evoking arcade, sci‑fi, and industrial signage aesthetics. Its sharp corners and notched details add a slightly combative, high-energy feel that reads as utilitarian and techy rather than friendly or editorial.
Likely designed to deliver a distinctive, modular sans voice that feels engineered and retro-digital, prioritizing visual punch and a cohesive geometric system over neutral, text-first legibility.
The design emphasizes straight geometry across both cases, with distinctive, squared punctuation-like details in many letters (e.g., small rectangular apertures and counters). The heavy mass and tight internal openings suggest it will read best when given ample size or generous tracking, especially in longer lines.