Sans Other Kokij 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Greater Neue Condensed' by NicolassFonts, and 'Conthey' and 'Interlaken' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, stickers, sporty, retro, punchy, energetic, casual, impact, motion, display, texture, vintage feel, condensed, oblique, blocky, rugged, angled.
A condensed, obliqued sans with heavy, compact forms and blunt terminals. Lettershapes lean forward with a slightly irregular, hand-cut feeling, expressed through subtly faceted curves and small notches at joins and corners. Counters are tight and apertures tend to be relatively closed, giving the text a dense, poster-ready texture. Overall rhythm is lively rather than mechanical, with small variations in width and contour that keep repeated strokes from feeling perfectly uniform.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, event promos, sports-themed branding, packaging callouts, and bold social graphics. It can also work for logos and badges where a condensed, energetic voice is desired. For longer passages, use larger sizes and additional spacing to preserve clarity.
The font reads as fast and assertive, with a sporty, retro advertising energy. Its forward slant and chunky construction convey motion and impact, while the roughened geometry adds a casual, street-level grit. The tone lands more expressive and playful than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, forward-leaning display voice with extra texture and edge, echoing vintage sports lettering and cut-letter signage. Its deliberate imperfections and faceted shaping suggest an emphasis on character and momentum over strict neutrality.
Distinctive angular rounding shows up in bowls and shoulders, producing an octagonal/knife-cut impression instead of smooth geometric curves. Numerals and capitals maintain the same compact, tilted stance, which helps headlines feel cohesive. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense color may benefit from generous tracking and line spacing.