Sans Other Olsa 6 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Maiers Nr. 8 Pro' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, logotypes, packaging, techno, arcade, industrial, sci-fi, blocky, display impact, retro tech, stencil-like edge, ui clarity, square, angular, geometric, modular, sharp.
A heavy, modular sans built from squared-off strokes and crisp right angles, with occasional diagonal cuts that create a faceted, “machined” silhouette. Counters are mostly rectangular and tightly proportioned, and terminals tend to end in hard corners rather than curves. The rhythm is compact and sturdy, with squared punctuation and numerals that echo the same block logic, producing a dense, high-contrast-in-shape texture without relying on stroke modulation.
Best suited to display settings where its block geometry can read as a deliberate stylistic choice—headlines, titles, posters, and branding marks. It also fits interface elements for games or tech products, as well as packaging and labels that benefit from a rugged, engineered feel.
The overall tone feels technical and game-like, evoking arcade UI, industrial labeling, and retro-futurist interfaces. Its rigid geometry and chiseled corners suggest strength, precision, and a utilitarian edge rather than warmth or literary refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, modular display voice with a retro-tech sensibility, prioritizing striking silhouettes and consistent right-angled construction over conventional text comfort.
Several glyphs incorporate distinctive notches and chamfer-like cuts (notably in diagonals and joins), which adds character and helps differentiate similar forms at larger sizes. The compact internal spaces and squared counters can cause letters to visually merge in long text, but also give it a strong, unified voice for short statements.