Sans Other Elme 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Croih' by 38-lineart; 'Galano Grotesque' by René Bieder; and 'Clinto', 'Inovasi', and 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, event graphics, sporty, energetic, aggressive, dynamic, punchy, speed cue, high impact, branding, display emphasis, slanted, oblique, blocky, compact, notched.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and compact counters. The letterforms are built from sturdy, geometric strokes with squarish curves, and many glyphs feature distinctive horizontal notches/cut-ins that create a “speed stripe” effect across bowls and terminals. Curves are rounded but tightened, producing a dense texture in text, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) read crisp and forceful. Numerals echo the same blocky construction, with open apertures and simplified, high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited for large-scale display work such as headlines, posters, sports and esports branding, event graphics, and packaging where impact and motion cues are desirable. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but the carved-in details and dense forms suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and performance-oriented, evoking motorsport, athletics, and action branding. The slant and repeated cut-in motif add urgency and motion, giving headlines a charged, competitive feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a built-in sense of speed, using a pronounced slant and repeated horizontal cut-ins to suggest motion and technical edge. Its simplified, muscular construction prioritizes bold branding presence and quick readability in attention-driven layouts.
The notched detailing is consistent across upper- and lowercase, functioning as a signature styling element that increases visual interest but also adds texture at smaller sizes. The design favors bold, compact word shapes and strong initial recognition over quiet neutrality.