Sans Other Myref 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, gaming ui, product branding, techno, industrial, arcade, futuristic, aggressive, impact, tech aesthetic, modular consistency, display readability, squared, chamfered, stencil-like, geometric, blocky.
A heavy, block-built sans with squared proportions and frequent chamfered corners that soften the otherwise rigid geometry. Strokes terminate in flat, rectangular ends, and many counters and notches are cut as right-angled apertures, creating a semi-stencil feel in places. Curves are minimized; rounded shapes like O/C are rendered as squarish forms with clipped corners, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y/Z) read as thick wedges with broad joins. The overall rhythm is compact and modular, with strong emphasis on horizontal bars and stepped cut-ins that give the glyphs a constructed, mechanical texture.
Best suited for display roles where impact and personality are desired: logotypes, poster headlines, game titles, esports or arcade-themed graphics, and tech product branding. It can also work for short UI labels or interface headings when set with generous size and spacing to preserve the angular counters and cut details.
The font projects a bold, techno-industrial tone with an arcade and sci‑fi flavor. Its chunky silhouettes and angular cutouts feel assertive and functional, suggesting machinery, hardware interfaces, and game UI styling rather than editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a strongly constructed, modular look—evoking digital hardware and industrial signage—while keeping forms legible through simplified geometry and recurring notched motifs. It prioritizes punch and stylistic cohesion over neutral text performance.
Distinctive internal cutouts and stepped terminals increase character and help separate similar forms, though the dense weight and tight apertures can make small sizes feel crowded. The numerals follow the same squared, notched logic, reinforcing a consistent display-oriented voice.