Sans Other Reluf 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, sportswear, industrial, authoritative, retro, rugged, sporty, space saving, high impact, display emphasis, signage clarity, retro flavor, condensed, blocky, squared, compact, heavyweight.
A compact, condensed display face with heavy, mostly monoline strokes and squared, engineered curves. The shapes feel block-like and tightly fit, with blunt terminals and subtle notches and cut-ins that give counters a slightly carved look. Curves are restrained and often flattened, producing a rigid rhythm; diagonals and joins read sturdy rather than delicate. The lowercase is built with the same heavy architecture as the caps, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the dense body and a generally compact texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and strong branding where a compact, high-impact wordmark is needed. It can work for signage and athletic or industrial-themed graphics, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to avoid an overly dense block of text.
The overall tone is bold and insistent, with an industrial, poster-ready presence. Its tight proportions and hard-edged shaping suggest vintage athletic lettering and utilitarian signage, projecting confidence and toughness rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a condensed footprint with rugged, squared construction. The added cut-in details and flattened curves help it stand out in display settings while maintaining a straightforward, utilitarian voice.
At larger sizes the interior cut-ins and squared curves become a defining detail, adding character while keeping the silhouette solid. In continuous text the dense weight and narrow set create a dark, packed color that emphasizes impact over comfort.