Sans Other Ulbo 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, branding, retro, technical, sleek, dynamic, quirky, distinctiveness, motion, retro-tech, display impact, stylization, monoline, slanted, angular, streamlined, stylized.
A slanted, monoline sans with compact proportions and a strongly forward rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, with crisp terminals and occasional wedge-like cuts that create a slightly mechanical feel. Counters are generally open and simplified, while several capitals use distinctive construction—most notably the flat, segmented feel in forms like E and F and the stylized diagonals in letters such as K and Z. The lowercase keeps a tight, efficient skeleton with modest extenders and a compact midzone, and the numerals follow the same streamlined, oblique logic with simple curves and straightened joins.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its stylized constructions can be appreciated—headlines, posters, titles, branding marks, and packaging. It can also work for display-sized interface labels or signage where a fast, modern-retro tone is desired, while extended paragraphs may feel visually busy due to the distinctive letter constructions and persistent slant.
The overall tone reads retro-futurist and technical, like mid-century display lettering adapted into a clean, contemporary digital face. Its slant and sharp details add motion and attitude, while the consistent stroke weight keeps it controlled rather than expressive or calligraphic.
Likely designed as a characterful oblique display sans that blends simplified, low-contrast stroke work with distinctive, engineered shapes. The goal appears to be a recognizable, speed-oriented texture that remains clean and legible at larger sizes while delivering a retro technical voice.
Letterforms show intentional idiosyncrasies—some characters incorporate straight horizontal bars and clipped joins that stand out in running text and give the face a signature look. Spacing and rhythm feel tight and directional, emphasizing speed and a slightly engineered personality.