Sans Other Falu 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, tech branding, techno, futuristic, aggressive, sporty, industrial, speed emphasis, sci-fi tone, impact display, mechanical edge, angular, condensed, squared, slanted, geometric.
A sharply slanted, angular sans with squared bowls and chamfered corners that create a faceted, cut-metal feel. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer horizontals, with many terminals ending in crisp, wedge-like cuts. Counters are mostly rectangular and open, and curves are minimized in favor of straight segments and hard turns. Spacing and widths vary noticeably by glyph, producing an energetic rhythm, while the overall silhouette stays rigid and machine-like.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, esports and sports branding, and technology or automotive-themed graphics. It can also work for UI labels or display typography where a futuristic, engineered voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The design reads fast, technical, and assertive, with a motorsport and sci‑fi flavor driven by its forward lean and razor-edged detailing. Its hard geometry and high-contrast strokes project urgency and power rather than softness or neutrality.
The letterforms appear designed to communicate speed and precision through a forward slant, squared geometry, and cut terminals, aiming for a distinctive display voice rather than neutral text typography. The variable glyph widths and strong stroke contrast reinforce a dynamic, performance-oriented aesthetic.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and modular, while lowercase echoes the same faceted construction with simplified, squared apertures. Numerals follow the same cut-corner logic, giving them a digital-instrument vibe. At smaller sizes, the thin horizontals and interior notches may require generous size or contrast to maintain clarity.