Sans Other Koboh 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, promotions, packaging, urgent, retro, sporty, assertive, kinetic, attention grabbing, space saving, speed emphasis, headline impact, display punch, condensed, slanted, oblique, compact, chunky.
A compact, strongly slanted sans with tall, compressed proportions and heavy, even-weight strokes. The letterforms lean forward with squared-off terminals and tight internal counters, creating a dense texture in text. Curves are simplified and slightly flattened, while joins and angles stay crisp, giving the design a punchy, poster-like silhouette. Numerals and capitals maintain the same condensed, forward-driving stance for a consistent, high-impact line.
Best suited to bold headlines, campaign lines, posters, and high-energy branding where condensed width and forward slant help fit more characters while staying attention-grabbing. It can also work on packaging or signage when used in short bursts, especially where a dynamic, action-oriented feel is desired.
The overall tone is fast and emphatic, with a retro display energy that suggests motion and urgency. Its narrow, forceful rhythm reads like headlines meant to grab attention quickly, leaning toward sporty and promotional messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that compresses width and adds an aggressive forward slant to maximize urgency and visual momentum. It prioritizes dense, memorable shapes and a strong silhouette for advertising-style typography.
Spacing appears visually tight and the dark color builds quickly in running text, so it tends to work best when given room to breathe (larger sizes or generous line spacing). The strong slant and compressed counters can reduce small-size clarity, but amplify impact in short phrases.