Pixel Other Noba 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, signage, ui labels, retro tech, instrumental, arcade, mechanical, cryptic, segment mimicry, digital nostalgia, graphic impact, systematic construction, segmented, octagonal, angular, chamfered, modular.
A segmented, modular design built from straight strokes with consistent chamfered ends that create an octagonal, cut-corner silhouette. Forms are constructed from discrete verticals, horizontals, and diagonals, leaving small breaks and joints that emphasize a quantized, piece-by-piece rhythm. Curves are implied through angled segments rather than smooth bowls, producing compact counters and a crisp, engineered texture. Spacing and proportions read tight and efficient, with a slightly irregular, display-oriented cadence typical of constructed letterforms.
Best suited for short display settings such as headlines, posters, game/tech branding, and event or exhibit graphics. It can also work for UI labels, dashboards, or signage where a device-like aesthetic is desired. Longer passages are possible but will feel stylized and are likely most comfortable at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels like digital hardware and readouts—evoking calculators, LED signage, and early computer/arcade aesthetics. Its sharp joints and segmented construction convey a technical, coded atmosphere that can feel both playful and utilitarian. The texture is bold and graphic, lending a distinctly synthetic, machine-made voice.
The design appears intended to mimic segment-based display construction while remaining typographically complete for alphabetic text. By using chamfered modules and deliberate breaks, it aims to deliver a retro-digital voice that’s immediately recognizable and visually systematic.
Several glyphs lean on simplified joins and split strokes, which heightens the sense of a mechanical stencil or segment system rather than continuous pen-made shapes. The diagonals and chamfers are a defining motif, creating a consistent ‘cut’ at terminals that unifies letters and numerals. At small sizes the internal breaks can become a prominent feature, so the design reads most clearly when given enough size or contrast.