Sans Other Dibib 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logos, playful, quirky, chunky, friendly, bouncy, attention, humor, novelty, display, rounded corners, tilted terminals, soft geometry, cartoonish, informal.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with compact counters and rounded corners, built from broad strokes and sturdy, almost block-like shapes. Many glyphs show subtly tilted terminals and slightly canted verticals, creating a lively, uneven rhythm that reads as intentionally irregular rather than strictly geometric. Curves are full and inflated, joins are blunt, and interior spaces are kept small, giving the face strong color on the page. Letterfit and proportions vary from character to character, reinforcing a hand-cut, display-first construction.
Well suited to posters, headlines, packaging, and short-form messaging where a bold, comedic voice is desirable. It can also work for playful logos and badges, as well as children’s materials and event graphics that benefit from an energetic, informal sans.
The overall tone is humorous and approachable, with a bubbly, animated energy that feels casual and kid-friendly. Its slight wobble and chunky mass suggest novelty signage, comic titling, and playful branding rather than formal editorial work.
The design appears intended as a personality-driven display sans: maximizing visual punch while adding a hand-crafted, off-kilter charm through angled terminals and intentionally varied letter shapes. The goal seems to be immediate friendliness and humor, prioritizing character over neutrality.
The weight and tight counters make the design most comfortable at larger sizes, where the quirky construction and diagonal terminal cuts are clearly visible. In longer text blocks the dense texture can feel emphatic, functioning best when used for impact and personality.