Sans Other Rekor 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agency FB' by Font Bureau, 'Neuborn' by HIRO.std, 'Canby JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, poster, mechanical, assertive, space-saving, impact, tech aesthetic, industrial tone, display clarity, angular, squared, blocky, condensed, stencil-like.
A condensed, block-built sans with heavy rectangular strokes and sharply chamfered corners. Curves are largely minimized into squared bowls and flat terminals, giving counters a boxy, modular feel. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with relatively short crossbars and compact apertures (notably in forms like E, F, S, and a), while diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y are rendered as straight, high-tension cuts. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, with squared interiors and occasional notches that reinforce a constructed, engineered look.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, product packaging, and bold wayfinding or labeling. It can work well for tech-themed branding, game titles, or industrial design systems where a compact, geometric voice is desirable, but it will be most effective at display sizes where the squared detailing stays clear.
The overall tone feels industrial and techno, with a utilitarian, machine-stamped character. Its rigid geometry and compressed stance read as forceful and functional, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and modern sci‑fi interfaces rather than soft everyday text.
The letterforms appear intended to translate an engineered, constructed aesthetic into a condensed sans: maximizing presence in limited horizontal space while maintaining a consistent modular geometry. The emphasis on squared counters, clipped corners, and tight spacing suggests a deliberate move toward a mechanical, contemporary display voice.
The design leans on consistent right angles and small chamfers to prevent harsh pixel-like corners, creating a more refined “cut metal” impression. Some glyphs incorporate distinctive internal cut-ins and squared counters (e.g., B, R, g, and 8), which add personality but also increase visual texture at smaller sizes.