Sans Other Relek 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Panther Black' by Device, 'Absolut Pro' by Ingo, and 'Size' by SD Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, authoritative, retro, posterlike, space saving, high impact, signage feel, poster voice, blocky, angular, compact, tall, sturdy.
A tall, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and sharply cut terminals. The outlines are largely straight-sided with subtly squared curves, giving bowls and shoulders a faceted, almost stamped feel. Counters are tight and vertical rhythm is strong, with narrow apertures and compact sidebearings that keep words dense. The lowercase follows the same compressed construction, with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy joins, while the numerals match the upright, monolinear, tightly set character of the alphabet.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short statements where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It can work well for signage, packaging, and branding systems that benefit from dense word shapes and a strong vertical cadence, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, signage-like presence. Its compressed, blocky geometry reads as assertive and functional, leaning toward vintage poster and display typography rather than casual or airy text settings.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a sturdy, uniform stroke presence. Its angular, compact construction suggests a goal of evoking industrial or vintage display lettering with a clear, forceful tone.
The design relies on straight cuts and controlled curvature rather than fully round forms, producing a slightly mechanical, engineered texture. In text lines it forms a dark, continuous color, so spacing and size will strongly influence readability.