Sans Other Kenuj 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, art deco, retro, streamlined, architectural, display, retro display, streamlined signage, stylized modernism, compact fit, geometric, condensed, monolinear, rounded corners, incised joins.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes maintain an even thickness, while terminals often resolve into squared or gently rounded ends. Several letters feature distinctive cut-ins and notched joins where strokes meet—most visible in characters like S, G, W, and some diagonals—giving the outlines a crafted, chiseled feel rather than purely mechanical geometry. Counters tend to be narrow and vertically oriented, and curves are drawn with smooth, continuous arcs that contrast with the angular, inset details.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where its narrow width and stylized cuts can be appreciated at moderate to large sizes. It can work for short passages or captions when set with generous spacing, but its distinctive joins and condensed counters make it most effective as a display face.
The overall tone feels streamlined and retro, with a distinctly Art Deco flavor. Its tall, narrow forms and stylized joins evoke vintage signage and early modernist lettering, projecting a confident, metropolitan character that reads as both elegant and slightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to deliver a period-inspired, streamlined sans that balances clean monoline construction with decorative, inset joins. It prioritizes visual identity and rhythm over neutrality, aiming for a recognizable, architectural presence in display settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, display-led construction, with simplified forms and occasional unconventional details (notably in W/w and some curved letters). Numerals follow the same condensed, monoline logic, with open, airy shapes and a clear vertical emphasis that keeps them visually aligned with the caps.