Sans Other Mekey 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, quirky, cartoony, friendly, casual, attention, humor, handmade, approachability, character, chunky, bouncy, hand-cut, irregular, soft corners.
A heavy, compact sans with chunky strokes and subtly uneven contours that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically geometric. Forms are simplified and rounded-off, with occasional notches and asymmetric joins that create a cut-paper rhythm. Counters tend to be small and closed-in, and the overall color is dense and dark, giving strong headline impact. Widths and sidebearings vary by glyph, producing a lively, slightly wobbling texture across words.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, display headlines, packaging, labels, and playful branding where personality is more important than restraint. It also works well for children’s materials and casual signage, especially at larger sizes where its small counters and dense weight remain clear.
The font reads as humorous and informal, with a cartoon-like bounce that feels approachable and a bit mischievous. Its irregularities add personality and a handmade charm, suggesting fun, kid-friendly, or lighthearted messaging rather than strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, characterful display voice: a bold sans that avoids strict geometry in favor of hand-cut irregularity and cartoon energy, helping messages feel friendly, fun, and attention-grabbing.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky construction, and the numerals follow the same bold, playful silhouette. The texture becomes especially expressive in mixed-case settings, where the varying widths and idiosyncratic curves create a lively cadence.