Sans Other Bakis 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Designator' by TEKNIKE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, branding, ui, futuristic, techno, digital, geometric, industrial, sci-fi voice, digital feel, geometric system, modern edge, square, angular, modular, monoline, stencil-like.
A geometric, modular sans built from straight strokes and squared curves, with frequent 45° chamfers in place of fully rounded joins. Strokes are largely monoline and the shapes lean on rectangular counters and open apertures, creating a crisp, engineered rhythm. Capitals are boxy and tall with compact internal space, while lowercase follows the same squared construction with a notably small x-height and simplified bowls. Numerals are similarly rectilinear, with segmented forms that read like a cohesive, grid-based system.
Best suited for display applications where its angular construction can be appreciated: tech-forward headlines, poster typography, gaming or sci‑fi branding, and UI/overlay elements. It can work in short text blocks when generous spacing and size are used, but its tight counters and squared detailing favor larger settings.
The overall tone feels futuristic and technical, evoking digital interfaces, sci‑fi titling, and industrial labeling. Its sharp corners and modular logic give it a precise, machine-made personality rather than a humanist or editorial one.
The design appears intended to translate a grid-driven, digital aesthetic into a readable sans, prioritizing crisp geometry and consistent modular construction for a distinctive, tech-oriented voice.
Many glyphs use clipped corners and occasional cut-in notches, producing a subtly stencil-like effect without breaking continuity. The set maintains consistent alignment and a strong horizontal/vertical bias, which helps it feel stable and schematic in text.