Sans Other Ifsu 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, signage, packaging, industrial, retro, authoritative, rugged, athletic, impact, compactness, durability, display clarity, blocky, condensed, squared, ink-trap, angular.
A compact, block-built sans with heavy, uniform stroke weight and tightly controlled proportions. Forms are largely squared with chamfered corners and occasional notch-like cut-ins that read like ink traps or stencil-inspired reliefs. Counters tend to be small and rectangular, with blunt terminals and minimal curvature, giving the letters a strongly modular, carved-in feel. The rhythm is punchy and dense, and the numerals mirror the same hard-edged geometry for consistent color in display settings.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, team or event graphics, and bold labels where a compact, forceful presence is desirable. It can also work for signage and packaging that benefits from an industrial or athletic tone, especially when set with generous tracking and ample size to keep counters clear.
The overall tone feels industrial and no-nonsense, with a retro, workmanlike attitude. Its condensed, blocky construction suggests strength and utility, while the notched details add a slightly engineered, machined character. The result is confident and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or conversational.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, using squared geometry and strategic notches to add character and improve differentiation between dense shapes. Its consistent, blocky construction suggests an intention toward sturdy, utilitarian display typography with a retro-industrial flavor.
The design’s small interior spaces and tight joins create a dark texture that holds together well at large sizes, while the distinctive notches help prevent shapes from feeling overly monolithic. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, upright structure that stays visually aligned with the assertive uppercase, reinforcing a unified, poster-ready voice.