Sans Other Kobum 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, retro, energetic, sporty, assertive, playful, impact, speed, compression, personality, condensed, slanted, oblique, rounded, tapered.
A tightly condensed, strongly slanted sans with compact proportions and a brisk forward rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation and tapered terminals, with rounded curves and small, ink-trap-like notches in places that give the shapes a carved, punchy feel. The overall color is dense and dark, while counters remain relatively tight, producing a high-impact texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same narrow, italicized construction for consistent line economy.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its condensed width and forward lean can amplify impact—such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and energetic brand marks. It can also work for sports- or action-leaning graphics and promotional typography where a tight, tall silhouette is desirable.
The tone feels fast, bold, and a bit mischievous—evoking mid-century display lettering and headline typography with a sporty, poster-ready attitude. Its condensed sprint and sharp joins convey urgency and momentum, while the rounded forms keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that compresses width while maintaining strong presence, using slanted construction and tapered details to create speed and personality. Its distinctive terminals and notched joins suggest a deliberate effort to differentiate it from neutral condensed italics and to maintain punch at larger sizes.
Spacing appears compact, with a lively, uneven internal rhythm created by varying curve tension and occasional notched intersections. The slant is pronounced and consistent across the set, which enhances motion but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, especially in dense text blocks.