Sans Other Ipko 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benniter' by Azzam Ridhamalik and 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo design, signage, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, bold, impact, approachability, retro flavor, signage clarity, branding, rounded, soft corners, geometric, high contrast counters, display.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared proportions and softened corners. Strokes are consistently thick, with mostly straight sides and broad curves that create large, open counters in letters like O, P, and R. Terminals are generally flat and clean, and many forms lean toward blocky construction (notably the E, F, and T), while curves are simplified and sturdy (C, S, and G). The lowercase is compact and sturdy with single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a simple, footed t; numerals are similarly robust, with clear, rounded bowls and straight stems for strong on/off shapes at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of copy where strong, simplified shapes can carry the message. It works well for posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks that want a warm, retro-leaning voice and high visual impact. In longer paragraphs, it will be most effective when set with ample size and spacing to keep the dense strokes from feeling heavy.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a distinctly retro, sign-painting or mid-century display feel. Its chunky silhouettes and softened geometry read as confident and cheerful rather than technical or austere, making text feel friendly and informal even at large sizes.
The design appears intended as a bold display sans that prioritizes sturdy silhouettes and friendly geometry over neutral text refinement. Its simplified curves, squared structure, and compact lowercase suggest a focus on eye-catching branding and title use where character and immediacy are more important than subtle detail.
Spacing appears generous in the samples, helping the dense letterforms stay readable. Diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are thick and stable, giving headlines a strong rhythm, while the squarish curves maintain a consistent, poster-like texture across lines.