Sans Other Uhly 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, tech branding, gaming ui, futuristic, sporty, technical, energetic, edgy, space saving, speed emphasis, sci-fi styling, display impact, modern branding, condensed, slanted, angular, squared, streamlined.
A sharply slanted, tightly drawn sans with a strongly condensed footprint and a tall, linear rhythm. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtle contrast, built from angular, squared-off curves and chamfer-like terminals that create a crisp, engineered silhouette. Counters are narrow and often rectangular, with many glyphs showing straight-sided bowls and hard corners; diagonal joins and clipped ends reinforce the forward motion. Numerals and capitals follow the same geometric, italicized construction, keeping a consistent, compact color in text.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed, forward-leaning forms can read as intentional—headlines, event posters, esports and motorsport-style branding, tech product graphics, and interface labels that benefit from a compact footprint. It can also work for short bursts of copy in editorial sidebars or packaging, but longer text will be more demanding due to the tight counters and strong slant.
The overall tone feels fast, futuristic, and performance-oriented, with a distinctly technical edge. Its aggressive slant and angular geometry suggest speed, precision, and a slightly retro sci‑fi sensibility rather than warmth or softness.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize speed and impact in limited horizontal space, using angular geometry and clipped terminals to create a cohesive, high-energy voice. The intent reads as a stylized, modernist sans aimed at contemporary branding and display typography rather than neutral text composition.
The design relies on narrow apertures and tight internal space, which heightens impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes or in dense settings. The italic construction is integral to the shapes rather than a simple oblique, with many forms appearing purpose-built for the forward-leaning stance.