Sans Other Lyse 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Chubbét' by Emboss, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, merch, headlines, industrial, urgent, gritty, military, diy, stenciled marking, rugged impact, high visibility, industrial feel, diy texture, stencil, rough-cut, distressed, chunky, rounded corners.
A heavy, stencil-constructed sans with chunky verticals and broadly rounded corners. Many letters are split by narrow vertical breaks and small counters are simplified, creating strong figure/ground shapes and an unmistakable cut-out rhythm. Edges appear intentionally rough and slightly uneven, as if sprayed through a worn stencil, while overall proportions stay compact and blocky for maximum ink coverage.
Best suited to bold headlines and short statements where the stencil breaks and rough texture can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, album art, apparel, labels, and wayfinding-style signage. It also fits thematic packaging and branding that leans industrial or tactical, but is less appropriate for long text or small UI copy due to the intentional disruptions and heavy mass.
The font projects an industrial, utilitarian tone with a gritty, street-level assertiveness. Its distressed stencil breaks suggest cargo markings, workshop labeling, or protest signage, giving text a tough, urgent presence.
Designed to emulate sprayed or cut stencil lettering with a weathered finish, prioritizing immediacy and rugged character over pristine geometry. The consistent vertical splits and simplified counters point to a practical marking aesthetic adapted for strong, attention-grabbing display typography.
The stencil gaps are a key identifying feature and remain consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain recognition at display sizes. The distressed texture adds visual noise that can reduce clarity at small sizes, but enhances authenticity and impact when used large.