Sans Other Lerim 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', 'Neue Helvetica Georgian', 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean', and 'Neue Helvetica eText' by Linotype; 'M Ying Hei HK' by Monotype HK; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Arabic' and 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, stenciled, grunge, utilitarian, rugged, stencil effect, industrial tone, rugged display, labeling, cutout, distressed, blocky, bold, mechanical.
A compact, heavy sans with broadly uniform strokes and a sturdy, geometric skeleton. Many letters feature deliberate breaks and cut-ins, creating a stencil-like construction with small gaps that interrupt bowls, counters, and joins. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared, with occasional angular notches that give the outlines a worn, cutout finish. Overall spacing reads steady and workmanlike, while the intentional interruptions add texture and a slightly irregular rhythm without losing clear letter shapes.
Best suited to display contexts where texture is an asset: posters, product packaging, labels, and wayfinding or themed signage. It can also work for short bursts of editorial titling or branding, especially when an industrial or stencil-coded voice is desired; for extended small-size reading, the interruptions may become visually busy.
The broken strokes and hard edges convey an industrial, hands-on tone—suggesting labeling, equipment markings, and no-nonsense signage. Its distressed cutouts add grit and attitude, making it feel rugged and streetwise rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold sans voice with a built-in stencil/cutout effect, balancing straightforward construction with a rugged, distressed surface character. It prioritizes quick recognition and strong presence while adding visual edge through consistent breaks and notches.
The stencil breaks are consistently applied across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive system that stays legible at display sizes. Rounded forms (like O, C, G, 0, 8, 9) emphasize the cutouts most strongly, giving the face a distinctive “punched” texture in continuous text.