Sans Other Pofo 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dimensions' by Dharma Type, 'Exorts Compressed' by Seventh Imperium, and 'Supertall' by wearecolt (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, aggressive, sporty, industrial, retro, mechanical, impact, speed, space saving, display focus, branding, condensed, slanted, blocky, angular, compact.
A tightly condensed, forward-slanted sans with heavy, monoline-like strokes and sharply cut terminals. Forms are built from tall rectangular stems with angled joins and narrow counters, producing a compact, high-impact texture. Corners tend to be squared-off with occasional notched cut-ins, and the overall rhythm is vertical and columnar, emphasizing height and density. Numerals and capitals share the same tall, compressed proportions, keeping word shapes uniform and forceful.
Best suited for display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports and automotive branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for compact logotypes or labels where a tall, compressed silhouette helps fit text into narrow spaces.
The font projects speed and pressure—assertive and performance-minded, with a utilitarian, engineered feel. Its compressed stance and aggressive slant suggest motion and urgency, evoking motorsport, action signage, and hard-edged retro display typography.
The design appears intended to maximize punch and space efficiency through extreme condensation and a dynamic slant, while keeping letterforms simple and structural. Its angular cuts and dense texture aim to deliver a strong, modern-industrial voice for attention-grabbing typography.
The narrow apertures and dense interior spaces create strong black-and-white contrast at larger sizes, but can reduce clarity when set small or tightly tracked. The distinctively cut details add character while maintaining a consistent, modular construction across the set.