Sans Other Ippi 5 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, retro, playful, chunky, quirky, friendly, novelty display, vintage feel, signage impact, brand character, rounded, flared terminals, notched, soft geometry, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded display face with broadly geometric construction and minimal stroke modulation. Forms are built from smooth bowls and sturdy verticals, punctuated by distinctive notched cuts and small wedge-like flares at joins and terminals that create a stamped, engraved rhythm. Counters tend to be compact and often lean toward oval or circular shapes, while diagonals and curves are simplified for a bold, uniform silhouette. The overall texture is dense and steady, with a consistent baseline and a slightly ornamental edge produced by the repeated incisions.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where the notched detailing can be appreciated, such as posters, packaging, storefront or event signage, and identity marks. It can work for subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing and generous size to preserve counter clarity.
The tone feels retro and upbeat, combining sturdy signage weight with whimsical, decorative quirks. Its repeated notches and flared details give it a crafted, novelty character that reads as friendly and expressive rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that nods to vintage signage and carved or stamped lettering, prioritizing a memorable silhouette and rhythmic decorative cuts over strict neutrality.
The font’s personality is driven by recurring cut-ins at shoulders and corners, which add sparkle and separation at larger sizes but can visually crowd internal spaces in smaller settings. Numerals and lowercase share the same rounded, carved-in logic, keeping the system cohesive across mixed text.