Sans Other Ohbi 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'King Wood' by Canada Type, 'Posey' by Graphicfresh, 'Joe College NF' by Nick's Fonts, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, retro, tough, playful, impact, signage, stylization, retro edge, squarish, angular, blocky, condensed caps, stencil-like.
A heavy, squarish sans with sharply cut, angular terminals and a distinctly geometric, block-built construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and many curves are replaced by faceted corners or chamfered edges, creating an octagonal, machined feel. Counters tend to be rectangular and compact, with tight apertures and strong, straight-sided bowls; widths vary noticeably across letters, giving a punchy, irregular rhythm in text. The lowercase follows the same rigid logic with simplified forms and short extenders, emphasizing mass and solidity over softness.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, logos, and bold packaging where a compact, high-impact word shape is desirable. It can also work for sports or event branding and stylized signage, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing to prevent the dense forms from clumping.
The overall tone feels industrial and tough, like lettering cut from metal or stamped into signage. At the same time, the exaggerated angles and quirky proportions introduce a retro, game-like playfulness that reads as stylized rather than purely utilitarian.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a constructed, angular aesthetic, echoing cut-out or machined lettering while remaining a readable sans in short bursts. Its irregular width rhythm and faceted geometry suggest an intention to feel bespoke and characterful rather than neutral.
The design’s closed shapes and dense texture make it most striking at larger sizes, where the chamfers and squared counters remain clear. Numerals match the same blocky geometry, reinforcing a cohesive, display-oriented voice.