Sans Other Baloh 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, game ui, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, modular, utilitarian, futuristic display, space saving, tech branding, digital aesthetic, signage, condensed, angular, square, monoline, stencil-like.
A condensed, monoline sans built from straight strokes and squared curves, with frequent chamfered corners and rectangular counters. The geometry feels modular and grid-driven, producing a slightly segmented, stencil-like construction in places (notably in joins and internal cut-ins). Capitals are tall and narrow with compact bowls; lowercase follows the same rigid logic with a small, boxy x-height and simplified curves. Numerals match the rectilinear system, favoring squared terminals and tight apertures for a crisp, mechanical rhythm.
Best suited for short-to-medium display use where its angular construction and condensed stance can create impact: headlines, posters, title cards, and branding marks. It can also work for game interfaces, tech-themed packaging, and labels where a retro-futuristic, engineered voice is desired, while extended reading at small sizes may feel dense due to the tight, squared forms.
The overall tone is futuristic and machine-made, reminiscent of arcade UI, instrumentation labels, and retro-digital display aesthetics. Its sharp angles and compact proportions read as assertive and technical, with a utilitarian, engineered feel rather than a friendly or humanist one.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact sans with a modular, techno visual language. By prioritizing straight segments, squared counters, and systematic repetition, it aims to evoke digital hardware and industrial signage while remaining usable as a cohesive alphabet and numeral set.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the narrow proportions emphasize verticality, creating a dense texture in text settings. The design relies on consistent stroke thickness and repeated geometric motifs, which helps maintain coherence across caps, lowercase, and figures while keeping the forms intentionally idiosyncratic.