Sans Other Game 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cosan' by Adtypo, 'BF Konkret Grotesk Pro' by BrassFonts, 'Boulder' by Umka Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, punchy, retro, playful, rowdy, sporty, impact, attention, nostalgia, approachability, branding, blocky, rounded, bulky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, block-driven sans with large, rounded counters and softened corners that keep the silhouettes friendly despite the mass. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle shaping at joins and terminals, producing a carved, slightly chunky rhythm rather than a purely geometric feel. Uppercase forms read compact and sturdy, while the lowercase shows big bowls and a tall x-height that makes words look dense and loud. Numerals and rounds (O, Q, 8, 9) emphasize inflated interior spaces and thick outer walls, reinforcing a strong, poster-oriented color on the page.
Best suited to large-scale display applications such as posters, bold headlines, sports or event branding, packaging callouts, and logo work where strong presence is needed. It can work for short bursts of copy (titles, banners, labels), but the dense texture makes it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, leaning toward retro headline energy—confident, a bit rambunctious, and intentionally attention-grabbing. Its chunky forms and soft curves suggest a playful, approachable voice that still feels strong and assertive.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with friendly, rounded shapes—creating a sturdy display sans that feels nostalgic and energetic while maintaining clear, simple construction for quick recognition.
Word shapes become notably dark at text sizes due to the wide letters and tight interior spacing, so the design reads best when given room to breathe. Curves and bowls carry most of the personality, with a consistent, rounded treatment that keeps the font from feeling harsh.