Sans Other Tudeh 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, quirky, playful, handmade, vintage, whimsical, standout display, compact titles, quirky tone, handmade feel, condensed, spiky, angular, calligraphic, irregular.
A condensed, upright display face with low stroke contrast and a lightly calligraphic construction. Stems are narrow and often taper into pointed terminals, with occasional wedge-like ends that create a slightly spiky silhouette. Curves are compact and pinched, counters are small, and spacing feels tight, producing a tall, rhythmic texture. Letterforms show intentional irregularity and varied widths across characters, giving the alphabet a handcrafted, idiosyncratic cadence rather than a strictly geometric or systematic build.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where its condensed stance and sharp terminals can add personality—posters, editorial headlines, packaging, logotypes, and book or event titles. It can work for thematic captions or pull quotes when set with generous tracking and size, but it is more compelling as an accent than as body text.
The overall tone is whimsical and characterful, balancing a clean sans foundation with sharp, expressive terminals. It reads as playful and a bit eccentric, evoking a retro or storybook sensibility without leaning into heavy ornamentation. The narrow proportions and lively details make it feel energetic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, condensed display voice: familiar enough to read quickly, but with quirky terminal shaping and uneven rhythm to stand apart from neutral sans styles. Its narrow build suggests a focus on fitting impactful titles into limited horizontal space while maintaining a handcrafted, lively character.
In text, the tight proportions create a dense vertical pattern and a strong headline presence, but the pointed joins and narrow counters can make long passages feel busy. The numerals and punctuation carry the same tapered, slightly irregular logic, keeping the set cohesive.