Sans Other Hava 5 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, industrial, stencil, mechanical, military, techno, stencil styling, industrial branding, rugged display, system labeling, impact, octagonal, monoline, blocky, modular, rounded corners.
A heavy, block-based sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly modular build. Letterforms are constructed from broad, squared shapes softened by rounded corners, with frequent internal cut-ins that create a consistent stencil-like break through bowls and counters. Curves read as squared-off arcs, and diagonals appear sparingly, producing an overall octagonal geometry. Spacing and widths vary by character, giving the set a utilitarian, engineered rhythm that stays visually even due to the uniform stroke weight.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and short technical callouts where its stencil construction and dense shapes can be appreciated. It can work for signage or labels where a rugged, manufactured impression is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The font conveys an industrial, equipment-label tone—assertive, mechanical, and slightly militaristic. Its stencil breaks add a coded, technical feel that suggests marking, fabrication, and system signage rather than refinement or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, utilitarian sans with a built-in stencil system, balancing strong silhouette recognition with mechanical detailing. Its consistent breaks and modular geometry suggest a focus on industrial branding and marked-surface applications.
The recurring internal notches are a defining motif across both uppercase and lowercase, helping maintain legibility at display sizes while adding texture in text lines. The design reads best when given room; dense settings emphasize the black mass and the segmented counters.