Sans Other Abmes 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, comics, children’s, playful, quirky, cartoon, loud, friendly, attention, humor, informality, energy, handmade, bouncy, chunky, rounded, slanted, irregular.
A heavy, slanted sans with chunky, rounded forms and noticeable irregularity in stroke angles. Counters are generally small and soft, and terminals often end in wedge-like, angled cuts that create a slightly chiseled silhouette. Proportions feel lively and uneven, with shifting letter widths and a buoyant baseline rhythm that reads as intentionally hand-drawn rather than mechanically uniform. The lowercase is compact and full, with a prominent x-height and tight internal spaces that emphasize bold mass over delicacy.
Best suited for display work such as posters, splashy headlines, event graphics, and packaging where a playful, bold voice is needed. It also fits cartoon/comic styling and kid-oriented branding or signage, especially when used in short bursts rather than long text.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a comic, high-energy presence. Its exaggerated lean and uneven geometry gives it a spirited, informal voice suited to humor-forward or kid-friendly messaging. The dense black shapes and punchy silhouettes make it feel loud, upbeat, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, animated sans that feels hand-cut and dynamic, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict typographic regularity. Its strong slant, chunky shapes, and angled terminals aim to create instant impact and a fun, informal cadence in display settings.
The italic slant is strong and consistent, while individual glyphs show varied stance and width, reinforcing a handmade feel. Round letters like O and o appear slightly squashed and off-axis, and diagonals (especially in K, V, W, X, Y) read as sharp, cut-paper-like wedges. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy weight may reduce clarity, but at display sizes the distinctive shapes carry well.