Sans Other Elgi 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, sports branding, game titles, esports, action packaging, aggressive, futuristic, sporty, arcade, industrial, high impact, speed cue, tech edge, branding, angular, slanted, blocky, chiseled, dynamic.
A heavy, slanted sans with hard-edged, polygonal construction and sharply clipped corners. Strokes are mostly monolinear and feel carved rather than drawn, with frequent diagonal terminals and wedge-like joins that create a fast, forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are tight and often squared off, and several forms use cut-in notches or angled apertures that enhance the mechanical, faceted look. The lowercase keeps a large, sturdy presence with compact bowls and simplified details, while figures are similarly blocky and geometric for strong continuity across the set.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, trailers, game and esports titling, product marks, and high-impact packaging where an energetic, technical look is desired. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set large enough to preserve interior shapes and spacing.
The overall tone is high-energy and combative, evoking speed, impact, and a sci‑fi/arcade sensibility. Its sharp geometry reads as tactical and engineered, giving headlines a punchy, action-oriented voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through bold massing and aggressively angled geometry, combining a sporty italic stance with a futuristic, machined aesthetic. Its consistent faceting across letters and numerals suggests a focus on cohesive branding and attention-grabbing headlines rather than extended reading.
In continuous text the dense weight and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the distinctive cuts and angular apertures remain clear. The slant and faceting create a strong directional texture that can dominate layouts, especially in all-caps settings.