Sans Other Akji 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ferryman' by Floodfonts, 'Organetto' by Latinotype, 'Ambulatoria' by Pepper Type, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Inicia' and 'Jasan' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, album covers, playful, quirky, retro, chunky, comic, display impact, handmade texture, retro flavor, playful branding, angular, faceted, chiseled, irregular, bouncy.
A heavy, blocky sans with faceted, chamfer-like corners and a distinctly hand-cut feel. Strokes are consistently thick and mostly monolinear, but many terminals end in angled slices that create a crisp, polygonal silhouette. Counters are compact and often octagonal or squarish, and several letters show intentionally uneven geometry—slanted horizontals, slightly off-kilter curves, and asymmetrical joins—that produce a lively rhythm. Numerals match the chunky construction, with broad bowls and sharp notches that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, headlines, display branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky shapes and faceted corners can read clearly. It also works well for playful editorial callouts, event graphics, and merchandise, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and mischievous, mixing a retro sign-painting attitude with a cartoonish, cut-paper boldness. Its angular cuts and wobble introduce humor and motion, making the text feel assertive but not formal.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that prioritizes bold presence and a handcrafted, angular texture. Its deliberate irregularity and chiseled terminals suggest a goal of adding personality and motion to big type rather than blending into neutral UI or long-form reading.
In the sample text, the strong black mass creates immediate impact, while the irregular angles and tight counters add texture that becomes more noticeable across longer lines. The design favors distinctive silhouettes over smooth continuity, which helps headlines stand out but can make dense paragraphs feel visually busy at smaller sizes.