Sans Other Mole 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, logos, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoon, bold impact, friendly branding, playful display, retro tone, rounded, soft terminals, bulbous, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, rounded display sans with bulbous forms and soft, inflated curves. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with subtly pinched joins and scooped counters that create a lively, hand-shaped feel despite an overall upright stance. Terminals are blunt and rounded, and many letters show slightly irregular curvature and spacing that give the alphabet a bouncing rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact with single-storey constructions where expected, and the numerals share the same cushy weight and rounded silhouettes for consistent color in text.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky rounded forms can read clearly and project friendliness. It also works well for playful branding and youth-oriented materials, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a cozy, cartoon-like warmth. Its chunky shapes and bouncy rhythm evoke a retro, kid-friendly sensibility that feels casual, fun, and attention-grabbing rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum bold presence with a soft, friendly voice, using rounded geometry and subtly irregular shaping to feel more human and playful than a strict geometric sans. It prioritizes personality and immediate readability in display contexts over neutral, text-first restraint.
At text sizes the dense weight produces strong impact and dark typographic color, while the rounded counters and soft corners help prevent it from feeling harsh. The most distinctive character comes from its slightly uneven, hand-molded curves and the combination of wide bowls with tighter interior openings.