Sans Other Ifva 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Brookside JNL', 'Factual JNL', and 'Table Wood JNL' by Jeff Levine and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, packaging, branding, athletic, industrial, urgent, retro, aggressive, impact, speed, space saving, display, condensed, slanted, blocky, angular, chiseled.
A tightly condensed, right-slanted display face with heavy, low-contrast strokes and a compact rhythm. Forms are built from angular, faceted terminals and clipped corners, giving many curves a polygonal, chiseled feel rather than smooth bowls. Counters are small and apertures tend to be narrow, producing a dense, high-impact texture in words. The lowercase is tall and upright in construction despite the overall slant, while capitals maintain straight-sided, oblique silhouettes; figures follow the same condensed, angular logic for consistent color.
Well suited to short, high-impact typography such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and packaging where a fast, aggressive voice is desirable. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that benefit from condensed width and strong, angular silhouettes, especially in all-caps or mixed-case display settings.
The overall tone feels forceful and energetic, with a sporty, hard-edged attitude. Its faceted geometry and forward slant suggest speed, impact, and an assertive, poster-like presence with a slightly retro, sign-paint-adjacent bite.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with a dynamic slant and faceted terminals to create a distinctive, speed-oriented display voice.
Because the shapes are tightly packed and counters are constrained, the design reads best when given breathing room in tracking and line spacing. The angular cuts create strong silhouettes that hold up well at large sizes, while smaller settings may look dark and busy due to the dense internal spaces.