Sans Other Ebja 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Aorta' by Gaslight, 'PODIUM Sharp' and 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, labels, packaging, industrial, athletic, stencil-like, retro, assertive, space saving, high impact, signage feel, modular construction, rugged tone, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, modular.
A heavy, block-built sans with a condensed footprint and tall lowercase. Strokes are monolinear and the outlines are defined by straight segments with frequent chamfered corners, creating an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette. Counters are small and often rectangular, with tight apertures and compact joins; diagonals appear as clipped angles rather than smooth curves. Spacing is generally tight and the overall rhythm is vertical and punchy, with a slightly modular, constructed feel across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display settings where bold, compressed letterforms need to grab attention—posters, headlines, team or event graphics, product labels, and packaging. It also works well for industrial-themed layouts or signage-style compositions where a constructed, cut-corner aesthetic supports the message.
The font projects a rugged, industrial confidence with hints of sports lettering and utilitarian signage. Its angular cuts and dense color give it a commanding, no-nonsense tone that feels mechanical and retro-technical rather than friendly or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal space while maintaining a consistent, engineered geometry. The chamfered, almost stenciled construction suggests an aim for durable, utilitarian character and strong silhouette recognition in branding and display typography.
At smaller sizes the tight counters and notches can fill in visually, while at display sizes the chamfered geometry reads as a distinctive design feature. The uppercase and numerals feel especially strong for headline use, while the lowercase keeps a firm, compact texture in longer lines.