Sans Other Obvu 4 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut and 'SbB Powertrain' by Sketchbook B (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, game ui, sports branding, industrial, retro tech, arcade, stencil-like, assertive, maximum impact, retro-tech tone, industrial styling, display clarity, blocky, octagonal, angular, squared, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with an angular, octagonal geometry and consistently squared terminals. Corners are frequently chamfered, giving the forms a cut-metal, pixel-adjacent look while still reading as continuous outlines rather than a true bitmap. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and curves are largely avoided in favor of straight segments and clipped diagonals. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, creating a punchy, modular rhythm that stays cohesive through repeated corner treatments and uniform stroke presence.
Works best in large sizes where its angular detailing and tight counters remain clear, such as posters, titling, packaging fronts, and bold wordmarks. It’s also a strong fit for game UI, esports/sports branding, and tech-themed graphics that benefit from a sturdy, modular texture. For extended small-size text, its dense forms may require generous tracking and leading.
The face conveys a tough, utilitarian energy with strong retro-tech and arcade signage associations. Its sharp edges and dense color feel mechanical and game-like, leaning into a bold, no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design intent appears to be a distinctive display sans built from hard-edged modules, prioritizing impact and a crafted, machined personality over neutrality. Its consistent chamfers and squared bowls suggest a deliberate nod to industrial lettering and arcade-era aesthetics while maintaining clear, modern glyph construction.
Diagonal cuts appear strategically at joins and corners (notably in letters like A, D, G, Q, and X), which enhances the engineered feel and helps differentiate similar block forms. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s constructed logic, keeping the overall texture consistent in mixed-case settings, while figures match the same squared, segmented styling for a unified display palette.