Sans Other Ihru 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate S' by Berthold and 'Corporate S' and 'Corporate S WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, sports graphics, packaging, sporty, industrial, energetic, techy, retro, impact, speed, distinctiveness, utility, slanted, stencil-like, angular, oblique, chunky.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact, squared-off curves and a forward-leaning stance. Several capitals and numerals incorporate narrow vertical breaks that read like stencil cuts, while other letters remain solid, creating a deliberate interrupted rhythm across words. Terminals are generally blunt and sheared, counters are tight, and diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, and Y feel sharp and engineered. Lowercase forms are simplified and weighty with round dots on i/j and sturdy bowls on letters like a, e, g, and p, keeping a consistent dark texture in text.
Best suited to bold display applications such as posters, headline typography, brand marks, and sports or event graphics where the slant and stencil cuts can carry personality. It can also work on packaging and merch-style graphics, especially when used large and with breathing room for the internal breaks to stay legible.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, with a fast, sporty momentum from the italic angle. The stencil interruptions add a utilitarian, industrial edge that can feel technical and slightly retro, like labeling, equipment marking, or performance branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with an italic, forward-driving sans structure, while adding recognizability through selective stencil-like splits. It prioritizes strong silhouette, speed, and a rugged technical flavor over neutrality.
The mix of solid and cut forms creates distinctive word shapes and can become a key part of the font’s personality at larger sizes, where the breaks read clearly as design features. At smaller sizes, the dense weight and tight counters may benefit from generous tracking and leading to keep the texture from closing in.