Sans Other Lobab 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AKsans' by AKTF, 'Graviola' by Harbor Type, and 'Basic Sans Cnd' and 'Basic Sans Narrow' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, event flyers, playful, hand-cut, rustic, friendly, cartoonish, handmade feel, display impact, informal tone, craft texture, choppy, irregular, chunky, organic, blunt.
A heavy, sans-styled alphabet with uneven, hand-cut contours and subtly wavy baselines. Strokes stay broadly monolinear, but edges show deliberate nicks, bumps, and angular facets that give each glyph a carved, stamp-like silhouette. Counters are open and simple, terminals are mostly blunt, and curves often resolve into flattened, slightly polygonal arcs. Overall spacing and widths feel intentionally inconsistent, creating a lively rhythm while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short, prominent text where texture and personality are desirable—posters, headlines, playful branding, product packaging, and event collateral. It can also work for large pull quotes or signage where a handmade, crafty tone helps set an informal mood.
The font reads as casual and mischievous, with a craft-made personality that suggests cut paper, linocut, or rubber-stamp lettering. Its irregularity adds warmth and humor, making text feel informal, approachable, and a little rowdy rather than precise or corporate.
Likely designed to mimic hand-cut or stamped lettering while keeping a straightforward sans skeleton for quick recognition. The controlled irregularities and chunky silhouettes prioritize character and impact over typographic neutrality, aiming for a lively display voice.
Uppercase forms lean toward blocky geometry with softened, irregular edges, while lowercase adds more bounce and idiosyncrasy (notably in round letters and the single-storey shapes). Numerals are similarly chunky and slightly skewed in their curves, reinforcing the handmade look across the set.