Sans Other Kyma 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, industrial, utilitarian, retro, assertive, space saving, display impact, clarity, compact layout, tall, compact, crisp, angular, sturdy.
A tall, tightly packed sans with compact proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are mostly straight and crisp with subtly rounded turns, producing a firm, poster-like silhouette. Counters are relatively narrow and openings are controlled, keeping forms dense and efficient. The overall construction feels consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with a pragmatic, no-nonsense geometry.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and signage where space is limited but impact is needed. It can work well for packaging and branding systems that rely on tall, compact typography, and for short UI labels or data callouts where a condensed voice is desirable.
The tone is direct and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, industrial edge. Its condensed presence feels urgent and attention-seeking without becoming decorative, lending a strong, commanding voice to short text.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans that remains bold and legible at display sizes. Its narrow, vertical emphasis and sturdy shapes suggest a focus on efficiency, clarity, and strong typographic presence in tight columns or compressed layouts.
The condensed build creates a distinctive texture in lines of text, where vertical stems dominate and spacing becomes a key part of the character. Numerals match the same compact, upright stance, supporting a cohesive typographic color across mixed content.