Sans Other Kober 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo concepts, energetic, sporty, retro, assertive, casual, impact, motion, informality, display, oblique, brushy, angular, dynamic, compact.
A slanted, heavy sans with a brush-like construction and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and confident, with wedge-shaped terminals and occasional tapering that suggests rapid, marker-style drawing rather than rigid geometric outlines. The letterforms lean forward with a lively rhythm, using simplified bowls and open counters that keep the texture readable despite the dense weight. Round forms (like O and 0) are slightly squashed and asymmetric, while diagonals and joins show sharp angles that emphasize motion.
This font performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and energetic packaging. It can also work for bold logo concepts or callouts where a dynamic, brushy sans voice is desired; for longer text, its heavy texture is likely more effective in larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is fast and punchy, with a playful retro energy that reads as action-oriented and informal. Its forward slant and chunky strokes convey urgency and momentum, making it feel well suited to lively, attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet, editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a speed-forward, hand-drawn sans look that combines the clarity of simplified sans structures with the attitude of brush lettering. Its emphasis on slant, wedge terminals, and compact forms suggests a goal of maximum impact and motion in display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent oblique angle, and many glyphs show subtle irregularities that add hand-rendered character. Numerals are bold and compact, designed to hold their own alongside the letterforms. The font’s tight internal spacing and strong stroke mass create a dark, emphatic color on the page.