Sans Other Obri 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Deep Rising' by BA Graphics, 'Goblock' by Grontype, 'Beni' by Nois, 'Nd Tupa Nova' by Notdef Type, and 'Nicon' by Sign Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, authoritative, retro, mechanical, aggressive, maximum impact, signage feel, tech styling, logo utility, modular geometry, blocky, condensed, square, stencil-like, angular.
A dense, block-constructed sans with tightly packed proportions and a strongly rectilinear skeleton. Forms are built from heavy verticals and squared bowls with minimal curvature, producing a rigid, modular rhythm. Counters are small and often appear as narrow rectangular cut-ins, with occasional triangular notches and clipped corners that create a stencil-like, engineered feel. Stroke terminals are blunt and flat, and spacing is tight, yielding a compact texture in text.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, title cards, and branding marks where its dense black shape and angular details can read clearly. It also works well for packaging, labels, and sports or event graphics that benefit from a tough, industrial voice. For long passages or small UI text, its tight spacing and small counters may reduce legibility.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling, machinery, and bold signage. Its squared geometry and cut-in details add a retro-tech flavor, leaning toward arcade/sci‑fi and hard-edged editorial display. The font feels assertive and slightly aggressive, prioritizing impact over softness.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that translates modular, cut-out geometry into a compact, punchy texture. The goal seems to be strong presence and a distinctive mechanical character for attention-grabbing typography.
At smaller sizes the tiny counters and tight apertures can visually close up, while at display sizes the internal cut shapes and corner treatments become a defining texture. The letterforms maintain a consistent modular logic across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving a cohesive, logo-ready look.