Sans Other Iskev 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, craft branding, titles, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, handwritten feel, approachability, casual voice, playful branding, informal display, rounded, soft terminals, informal, bouncy, uneven rhythm.
This font presents as an informal sans with a hand-drawn, marker-like construction. Strokes are monoline and slightly wobbly, with rounded corners and soft, blunt terminals that keep the texture warm rather than mechanical. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed overall, and the set shows small irregularities in curves and verticals that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Uppercase forms are simple and legible (with a pointed A and open C/G), while lowercase includes single-storey shapes and tall ascenders that emphasize the handmade character.
Best suited to display use where personality matters: children’s materials, playful posters, casual packaging, café or craft branding, and short headlines. It can also work for brief captions or pull quotes when a friendly, handmade voice is desired, rather than a neutral text texture.
The tone is light, approachable, and a bit mischievous—more like lettering from a notebook or craft label than a formal UI typeface. Its gentle wobble and softened endings give it a human, kid-friendly warmth that reads as conversational and relaxed.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in a clean sans framework, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict geometric consistency. It aims to stay readable while retaining the natural imperfections and bounce associated with drawn type.
The numerals and punctuation match the same rounded, drawn-by-hand logic, helping headings and short lines feel cohesive. In running text, the irregular stroke behavior becomes part of the personality, producing a textured, animated color on the line.