Sans Other Relag 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'HS Hope S' by Hiba Studio and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, sports, industrial, gothic, retro, authoritative, stark, impact, compactness, signage, gothic edge, display, condensed, blocky, angular, squared, chiseled.
A condensed, heavy sans with a strongly squared construction and crisp, angular joins. Strokes are monolinear and terminate in flat, cut ends, with interior counters kept narrow and mostly rectangular. Curves are minimized and often faceted into straight segments, creating a rigid rhythm and a vertical, poster-like texture. Capitals read tall and compact; the lowercase follows the same hard-edged logic with tight apertures and short, squared shoulders.
Best suited for display use where impact and compact width are priorities—posters, headlines, apparel graphics, packaging, and bold logotypes. It also works well for short, punchy UI labels or signage-style treatments when a hard, industrial tone is desired, but its tight counters make it less appropriate for small, text-heavy settings.
The overall tone is stern and mechanical, with a faint blackletter/Fraktur echo translated into a modern, geometric voice. It feels retro-industrial and assertive, projecting strength and formality more than warmth or friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum weight and presence in a condensed footprint, using a squared, angular geometry to evoke industrial signage and a subtle gothic flavor without adding ornamental details. The consistent, monoline structure prioritizes uniform color and a strong, stamped silhouette across letters and numerals.
Diagonal forms (such as in K, X, and Z) are simplified into sharp facets rather than smooth diagonals, reinforcing the chiseled look. Figures are similarly block-built and high-impact, favoring simple, sign-like silhouettes and compact counters.