Sans Other Logis 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Analogy' by Jafar07, 'Curtain Up JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Fresno' by Parkinson, 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat, 'TD Pobeda' by Tektov Dmitry Type, and 'Optoisolator' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, stenciled, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space-saving, impact, distinctiveness, mechanical feel, condensed, geometric, monolinear, blocky, hard-edged.
A condensed, monolinear display sans with tall, rectangular proportions and squared terminals. Many strokes are interrupted by narrow vertical cut-ins, producing a stencil-like segmentation that reads as deliberate notches rather than contrast. Curves are tightly controlled and often squared-off, with counters kept compact; several letters show small chamfered or clipped joins that reinforce a machined, modular construction. Overall spacing is tight and the rhythm is strongly vertical, creating dense, column-like word shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and short bursts of copy where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for signage, labels, and packaging that benefit from an industrial or stenciled texture, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font projects an industrial, no-nonsense tone—more equipment label than editorial text. Its segmented strokes and compressed stance suggest mechanical precision, urgency, and impact, with a slightly retro, poster-oriented flavor reminiscent of stamped or cut lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while adding a distinctive stencil-like interruption pattern for recognizability. Its modular geometry and hard edges prioritize clarity and punch over softness, aiming for a functional display style with strong visual signature.
In text settings the internal cut-ins create a repeating mid-stroke cadence that becomes a defining texture across lines. The design’s narrow apertures and compact counters reward larger sizes where the stencil breaks read crisp and intentional.