Sans Other Kenis 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, packaging, brand systems, dashboards, clean, technical, modern, economical, neutral, space efficiency, functional clarity, modern utility, subtle character, rounded corners, compact, crisp, monolinear, utilitarian.
This typeface is a compact sans with monolinear strokes and a slightly squared, rounded-corner construction. Curves often resolve into flattened terminals, and bowls and counters lean toward oval/rectangular hybrids rather than perfect circles. The caps are simple and geometric, with open apertures and clean joins, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, vertical rhythm with minimal modulation. Figures follow the same streamlined logic, reading plainly with straightforward shapes and restrained detailing.
It suits interfaces, navigation, and labeling where a compact, orderly sans is helpful, and it can also work in contemporary branding systems that want a pragmatic, slightly technical voice. The disciplined shapes and even stroke make it a good candidate for short paragraphs, captions, and product or informational copy where clarity and consistency are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a mild industrial feel created by its squared curves and crisp terminals. It comes across as neutral and functional rather than expressive, projecting clarity and efficiency.
The font appears designed to deliver a clean, contemporary sans voice with a distinctive squared-round skeleton—adding character without sacrificing legibility. Its proportions and controlled detailing suggest an emphasis on efficient use of space and a stable, workmanlike texture in both display and text settings.
The design’s rounded-rectangle geometry gives it a distinctive texture in text: smooth enough for continuous reading, yet slightly mechanical in the way curves are disciplined into straighter segments. The sample text shows consistent spacing and an even grayscale, supporting a tidy, contemporary typographic color.