Sans Other Novy 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quiz' by Plau and 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, event promo, playful, retro, cartoonish, chunky, friendly, attention grabbing, retro flavor, friendly tone, handmade feel, rounded, bulbous, bouncy, irregular, soft-cornered.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with chunky, compact forms and a subtly uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes are broadly consistent but show gentle waviness and slight angular pinches that create a lively texture in words. Counters tend to be small and rounded, terminals are blunt, and several characters lean on simplified, geometric silhouettes with a mild “squash and stretch” feel across the set. The overall color is dense and dark, with tight interior spaces and sturdy curves that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks that benefit from a bold, friendly personality. It works particularly well for playful campaigns, children’s products, retro-inspired graphics, and attention-grabbing social or event materials where texture and charm are more important than long-form readability.
The font reads as upbeat and informal, with a bouncy, nostalgic tone reminiscent of mid-century display lettering and cartoon title cards. Its softened geometry and deliberate irregularity make it feel approachable and humorous rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, humorous character—combining stout, rounded construction with slight irregularities to avoid a rigid, purely geometric look. It aims to feel handcrafted and energetic while staying firmly within a clean, sans-based structure.
In the sample text, the strong black mass and compact counters can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, especially in dense paragraphs, but the distinctive shapes give headlines and short phrases a memorable voice. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction and maintain a consistent, poster-like presence.