Sans Other Dilam 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, comics, headlines, kids media, playful, cartoonish, bouncy, quirky, friendly, expressive display, playful branding, comic tone, youthful appeal, chunky, rounded, wedge-cut, irregular, tilted.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly inflated shapes and frequent wedge-like cuts that create sharp internal angles and notched terminals. Letterforms lean with a subtle, inconsistent tilt and vary slightly in posture, producing a hand-drawn, cut-paper rhythm rather than a strictly geometric build. Counters are generally compact and rounded, and joins often pinch into triangular facets, giving the forms a chiseled-yet-soft silhouette. Overall spacing feels lively and uneven in a deliberate way, emphasizing character over strict regularity.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, headlines, sticker-style graphics, and playful packaging. It also works well for comics, children’s materials, game UI titling, and event graphics where an energetic, informal tone is desired. Because the texture is strong, it’s most effective at larger sizes rather than dense body copy.
The font reads as upbeat and humorous, with a mischievous, comic tone driven by its wobble, chunky mass, and quirky notches. It suggests informal, kid-friendly energy and an expressive voice suited to lighthearted messaging. The overall impression is approachable and energetic rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, friendly display voice using exaggerated weight, rounded forms, and deliberate irregularities. The wedge cuts and notched terminals add a signature “carved” character while keeping the overall silhouette soft and approachable.
The angular cut-ins and slightly askew stance create strong texture in blocks of text, where the shapes form a rhythmic, almost bouncing baseline feel. Numerals match the same chunky construction and maintain the playful irregularity, making them visually consistent in display settings.