Sans Other Gaki 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, children’s, packaging, headlines, branding, playful, chunky, cartoon, friendly, bouncy, attention, approachability, handmade, fun, impact, rounded, soft corners, bulky, informal, quirky.
A heavy, all-caps-and-lowercase sans with broad, blocky forms and rounded terminals that soften the silhouettes. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal modulation, and counters are compact, creating a dense, high-ink texture. Many glyphs show subtle, hand-cut irregularity—slight tilts, uneven curves, and gently wobbled edges—giving the alphabet a lively rhythm rather than rigid geometric precision. The overall spacing reads open enough for display use, while the chunky shapes keep letterforms distinct at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where the chunky forms can be appreciated. It works well for children’s media, playful branding, snack/candy packaging, event promotions, and bold social graphics. For longer paragraphs, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous line spacing due to its dense counters and heavy texture.
The font communicates a cheerful, cartoon-like tone with an approachable, kid-friendly warmth. Its imperfect, bouncy construction suggests handmade signage or playful packaging rather than corporate neutrality, making it feel energetic and informal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, hand-crafted personality. By combining simplified sans structures with rounded, slightly irregular contours, it aims to feel fun and approachable while staying highly legible in display settings.
Round letters (like O/C/G) emphasize thick bowls and small apertures, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) appear exaggerated and weighty, reinforcing the lively, cut-paper feel. Numerals follow the same bold, softened construction and look designed to match the headline character of the letters.