Sans Other Kylu 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, art deco, retro, industrial, mechanical, display, space-saving, display impact, retro styling, signage clarity, condensed, geometric, squared curves, monoline, high-waisted.
A tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and a strongly geometric construction. Curves are drawn as squared arcs with rounded corners, producing an oval/rectangular rhythm in bowls and counters, while terminals are generally flat and decisive. The uppercase is tall and narrow with compact apertures (notably in C, G, S), and the lowercase follows with simple, sturdy forms and a single-storey a. Numerals are similarly narrow and vertical, matching the typeface’s consistent, engineered proportions and even color.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and titling where its condensed build can pack impact into limited horizontal space. It also works well for signage, packaging, and brand marks seeking a retro-industrial or streamlined modern voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone reads as retro-futurist and architectural, evoking streamlined signage and early modern display lettering. Its rigid geometry and compressed stance give it a mechanical, utilitarian confidence with a subtle Art Deco flavor.
This font appears designed to deliver a compact, high-impact display voice built on strict geometry and consistent stroke weight, aiming for a period-evocative, signage-ready aesthetic with crisp vertical rhythm.
Letterforms show a pronounced vertical emphasis and a consistent corner radius that unifies the set. Several shapes use inset joins and notched or clipped-looking details that enhance the technical feel, while remaining legible at display sizes.