Sans Other Ismir 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, logos, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, bouncy, expressiveness, approachability, handcrafted feel, display impact, irregular, whimsical, rounded, cartoonish, lively.
A compact, heavy sans with softly irregular contours and subtly uneven stroke edges that suggest a hand-cut or hand-drawn construction. Letterforms are simplified and largely geometric, with rounded terminals, narrow bowls, and a generally condensed footprint. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm; some characters lean slightly or feel off-kilter without becoming truly slanted. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and the overall texture is dense but readable at display sizes.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, playful branding, packaging, and headline treatments where character is more important than neutrality. It can also work for children’s materials, casual signage, and social graphics, especially when set with generous line spacing to let the irregular rhythm breathe.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a mischievous, cartoon-like energy. Its unevenness reads as intentional and personable rather than rough, giving text a handcrafted, approachable character suited to expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans voice with intentional imperfections that add charm and movement. It prioritizes personality and visual punch over strict uniformity, aiming to feel handmade and distinctive in display settings.
Uppercase forms stay fairly tall and compact, while lowercase shapes maintain a steady x-height with simple, single-storey constructions. Numerals match the same chunky, playful logic, with rounded turns and a slightly animated stance that keeps lines of text feeling dynamic.