Sans Other Kolil 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, logos, apparel, dynamic, industrial, sporty, mechanical, aggressive, impact, speed, compression, edge, branding, condensed, slanted, angular, segmented, stencil-cut.
A sharply slanted, tightly condensed sans with angular construction and squared curves. Many letters feature deliberate breaks and notches that create a segmented, stencil-like rhythm, producing strong internal negative spaces even in dense settings. Strokes remain consistently heavy with minimal modulation, and terminals are cut on diagonals or flat planes, emphasizing speed and forward motion. Counters are compact and often squared-off, and several forms show a geometric, engineered feel rather than humanist shaping.
Best suited to display roles where compact width and high impact are useful, such as posters, large headings, sports or motorsport branding, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for apparel graphics or packaging where an industrial, kinetic tone is desired. The segmented construction is most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the internal breaks remain clearly visible.
The overall tone reads fast, forceful, and technical—more like a piece of machinery or a racing livery than a neutral text face. The segmented cuts add a tactical/industrial edge, while the persistent slant reinforces motion and urgency. It feels contemporary and assertive, suited to branding that wants impact and grit.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while projecting speed and engineered precision. The consistent slant and repeated stencil breaks suggest a deliberate effort to create a distinctive, high-energy texture for branding and headline use rather than quiet, long-form reading.
The broken joins and repeated diagonal cut-ins create a distinctive texture across words, especially noticeable in round letters and numerals. Because the letterforms are narrow and tightly packed, the design produces a compact, high-density word image with strong vertical emphasis and occasional sharp internal highlights where the cuts align.