Sans Other Pobo 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, game ui, tech branding, techno, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, industrial, impact, speed, modernity, tech aesthetic, branding, angular, squared, condensed, oblique, blocky.
A sharp, angular sans with squared counters and clipped corners throughout, built from straight strokes and hard diagonals. The overall construction feels engineered and modular, with consistently heavy strokes and minimal curvature, giving letters a faceted, stencil-like geometry without actual breaks. Oblique momentum is reinforced by forward-leaning terminals, stepped joins, and compact apertures; bowls and interior spaces are rectangular and tightly controlled. The numerals mirror the same blocky logic, with crisp corners and a rhythmic, slightly mechanical width pattern across the set.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its angular character can lead: headlines, posters, event graphics, esports or sports branding, and tech-forward packaging. It also works well for in-game UI, sci‑fi interface styling, and title treatments where a compressed, high-impact rhythm is desirable.
The font projects a fast, technical energy—confident, assertive, and slightly militaristic—evoking sci‑fi interfaces, racing graphics, and industrial labeling. Its hard edges and forward slant create a sense of speed and impact, while the squared forms keep the tone cool and engineered rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-energy sans that feels fast and engineered, using squared geometry and strong diagonals to suggest motion and modernity. It prioritizes graphic presence and a distinctive silhouette over neutral text flow, aiming for a recognizable display voice.
Legibility remains strong at display sizes due to the clear silhouette language, though the tight apertures and squared counters can make dense text feel compact. The distinctive, angular lowercase (notably the single-storey forms) and the boxy punctuation contribute to a cohesive, specialized voice that reads as purpose-built for branding and headings.