Sans Other Obgi 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Double Back' by Comicraft, 'Mesquin' by MuSan, and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming ui, packaging, arcade, industrial, techno, stencil, retro, impact, retro tech, industrial signage, game title, modular system, blocky, angular, chamfered, squared, compact.
A compact, heavy, block-built sans with sharply squared outlines and frequent chamfered corners. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and curves are largely replaced by straight segments, producing boxy bowls and rectangular counters (notably in O, B, 8, and 0). The design leans on hard right angles, stepped joins, and occasional cut-ins that create a slightly stencil-like, segmented rhythm, with tight apertures and dense interior shapes that read best at larger sizes.
Best suited for display applications where impact and a geometric, techno-industrial character are desirable: headlines, posters, branding marks, game titles and UI elements, labels, and packaging. In extended passages at smaller sizes, the dense counters and tight apertures may reduce readability, so it performs most confidently when given room and scale.
The overall tone feels mechanical and game-like, evoking arcade UI lettering, industrial labeling, and rugged digital-era display typography. Its rigid geometry and chunky mass convey toughness and utilitarian energy with a distinctly retro-tech flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a modular, squared construction that nods to arcade and industrial vernaculars. Its consistent heavy stroke and clipped geometry prioritize bold presence and a distinctive, system-like texture over traditional text comfort.
Uppercase forms are broad and emphatic, while lowercase keeps a similarly squared construction with simplified terminals and minimal differentiation in some glyphs, reinforcing a consistent, modular system. Numerals are particularly strong and sign-like, with squared counters and assertive angles that maintain clarity in bold display settings.