Sans Other Gazu 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, title cards, stencil, retro, industrial, playful, punchy, graphic texture, stencil effect, display impact, brand distinctiveness, geometric, modular, high-impact, chiseled, notched.
A heavy, geometric sans with a modular, stencil-like construction. Strokes are built from large, mostly monolinear forms that are repeatedly interrupted by narrow vertical and diagonal cut-ins, creating a consistent rhythm of notches and split counters across the alphabet. Bowls tend toward near-circular geometry, while straight-sided letters use broad rectangular stems; terminals are generally blunt, with occasional rounded joins and teardrop-like joins on diagonals. The overall spacing feels compact and blocky, with simplified interiors and strong silhouette emphasis.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, title treatments, and branding marks where bold silhouettes and graphic texture are desirable. It can also work on packaging or editorial openers when used sparingly, pairing well with simpler companion text faces that won’t compete with its internal cut details.
The repeated cuts and bold, poster-ready shapes give the type a retro-industrial voice with a playful edge. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing, evoking stencil signage, display lettering, and stylized mid-century or art-deco-inspired titling rather than neutral text typography.
The design appears intended to transform a basic geometric sans into a graphic statement by carving consistent stencil-like interruptions into key strokes and counters. The goal is strong impact and a recognizable texture that remains legible at display sizes while adding a distinctive, crafted personality.
The internal split details become a primary texture at larger sizes, where the negative slits and notches read as deliberate decoration. In longer lines, the patterning can create visual chatter, so the design is most effective when set with generous tracking or used in short bursts where the distinctive construction can be appreciated.