Sans Other Adkej 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice; 'FF Sanuk', 'FF Sanuk Big', and 'FF Sanuk Round' by FontFont; 'Autumn Voyage' by Hanoded; 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Performa' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, event promos, playful, cartoon, chunky, bouncy, friendly, display impact, youthful tone, approachability, humor, attention grab, rounded, soft corners, compact, tilted, informal.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with a pronounced forward slant and slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with rounded joins and terminals that keep the silhouette smooth even at this weight. Proportions feel compact in the capitals while the lowercase shows a tall x-height, contributing to dense, punchy word shapes. Curves are generously inflated and counters are kept open enough to remain legible, while subtle width changes from letter to letter add a lively, variable texture across lines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and promotional graphics where a loud, friendly voice is needed. It can work for short-to-medium bursts of copy (captions, callouts, menu sections) when set with generous spacing, but the dense weight and energetic slant make it most effective as a display face.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, with a bouncy, cartoon-like presence that feels casual and approachable. Its bold, tilted forms suggest energy and motion, making it read as expressive rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that prioritizes personality and immediacy. Its rounded, low-detail construction and buoyant slant aim to deliver a fun, informal tone while staying readable at larger sizes.
In text, the strong slant and chunky forms create a distinctive rhythm that stands out quickly, especially in short phrases. The numerals share the same buoyant, rounded construction, helping mixed letter/number settings feel consistent.