Sans Other Dalib 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, friendly, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, approachability, display impact, retro flavor, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, tapered joins, humanist, compact.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with subtly tapered strokes and rounded terminals that keep the color dense without feeling rigid. The letterforms favor broad, open counters (notably in O, e, and 8) and gently curved geometry, while joins and diagonals show slight calligraphic modulation rather than perfectly uniform construction. Uppercase shapes read solid and compact, with simplified forms and short crossbars; lowercase maintains clear, single-storey a and g and a friendly, wide-bowled rhythm. Numerals are robust and highly legible, with a rounded 0 and an 8 built from two balanced bowls.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a friendly, high-impact sans is needed. It can also work for short editorial callouts or signage where bold clarity and a playful tone are priorities.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lightly vintage, display-oriented personality. Its chunky silhouettes and soft curves give it a playful, upbeat voice that feels suitable for cheerful branding and informal editorial moments.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident display sans with softened geometry and subtle humanist modulation, balancing strong presence with approachability for contemporary branding and retro-leaning graphic work.
In text, the bold texture creates strong word shapes and a steady baseline, while the slightly tapered strokes add a hand-made nuance. The design’s rounded details help reduce harshness at large sizes, but the dense weight suggests more impact than delicacy in longer passages.