Sans Other Tipo 5 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, posters, tech branding, headlines, technical, futuristic, minimal, schematic, precise, modernize, systematize, digitize, signal precision, monoline, geometric, angular, squared, modular.
A monolinear, geometric sans built from straight strokes and crisp right angles, with frequent squared counters and open, rectilinear joins. Curves are minimized and when present are simplified into faceted or boxy arcs, giving many glyphs a constructed, plotted feel. Terminals are flat and clean, spacing is even, and the overall rhythm is orderly, with a slightly modular, grid-driven consistency across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to short-to-medium setting where a technical, constructed look is desired: interface labels, dashboards, device or product graphics, and sci‑fi/tech-themed headlines. It can also work in posters and editorial display contexts where the geometric, schematic character is a feature rather than a distraction.
The font conveys a technical, futuristic tone—more schematic than expressive—suggesting instrumentation, interfaces, and engineered systems. Its strict geometry and sparse detailing create a cool, controlled voice that reads as modern and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to translate a grid-based, engineered aesthetic into a readable sans, prioritizing precision, consistency, and a futuristic geometric voice over traditional humanist softness.
Several forms emphasize squarish bowls and counters (notably in rounded letters and numerals), reinforcing an industrial, digital-leaning texture. The design’s angular handling of diagonals and simplified curves keeps the color light and airy while maintaining a distinctly constructed personality.