Sans Other Poto 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, game ui, merchandise, aggressive, sporty, industrial, tactical, retro, impact, speed, compactness, machined look, display focus, condensed, slanted, angular, blocky, stencil-like.
A condensed, heavy sans with a consistent forward slant and sharply cut, angular terminals. Strokes are monolinear and massy, with squared counters and frequent diagonal notches that create a faceted, almost stencil-like construction. The shapes favor straight segments over curves, producing tight interior apertures and a compact, high-impact texture in words. Figures and capitals follow the same clipped geometry, maintaining a rigid, engineered rhythm across the set.
This font is best suited to short, prominent settings such as sports identities, esports/team marks, event posters, punchy headlines, and high-energy packaging. It can also work well in game and tech interfaces for titles, menus, and badges where a hard-edged, fast aesthetic is desired, but it’s less appropriate for long-form reading.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, evoking speed, impact, and utilitarian machinery. Its sharp corners and aggressive slant read as competitive and action-oriented, with a retro arcade/tech edge rather than a neutral everyday voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while projecting motion through its slant and sharp, machined cuts. Its faceted geometry suggests a deliberate, industrialized style aimed at attention-grabbing display typography rather than neutral text setting.
At text sizes the narrow proportions and tight apertures build a dense, dark typographic color, while the repeated diagonal cuts add a distinctive patterning. The design’s strong angles make it especially dependent on generous tracking and adequate size to keep forms from visually closing up.