Sans Other Nogo 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evert Greek Display' and 'Evert Latin Display' by Foundry5, 'Mikado' by HVD Fonts, 'Boulder' by Umka Type, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, chunky, bouncy, friendly, quirky, attention, playfulness, informality, display impact, handmade feel, soft corners, irregular, cartoony, compact counters, bulbous.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with chunky strokes and subtly irregular geometry. Many letters show gently warped verticals and uneven terminals, creating a hand-cut, slightly wobbly rhythm rather than strict mechanical consistency. Counters tend to be compact and rounded, and the overall silhouette reads as blocky with occasional pinched joins and asymmetric curves. The lowercase is simple and robust, with single-storey forms and a prominent dot on i/j; figures are similarly stout and rounded.
Best suited to short-form display settings such as posters, headlines, social graphics, packaging, and playful brand marks. It works well when you want a big, friendly voice and strong impact, and less well for small sizes or long reading where the compact counters may clog.
The font communicates a lighthearted, informal tone—bold and attention-getting without feeling aggressive. Its intentional unevenness and bulbous shapes give it a humorous, kid-friendly energy that suggests handmade signage or cartoon title lettering.
The design appears intended as an expressive display sans that prioritizes personality over neutrality. By combining very heavy strokes with softened corners and controlled irregularity, it aims to feel handmade and humorous while remaining straightforward and highly visible.
In text, the dense color and tight internal spaces make it strongest at larger sizes, where the quirky contours and uneven stroke rhythm are more legible. The overall spacing and varied letter silhouettes create an animated, slightly jumpy texture across lines.