Sans Other Bulem 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, event titles, retro, playful, dramatic, futuristic, stylized, impact, motion, display, distinctiveness, headline voice, oblique, flared, swashy, curvilinear, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique display face built from broad, rounded strokes and sharply tapered terminals. The letterforms lean forward with a smooth, continuous rhythm, combining near-monoline massing with localized thinning where strokes pinch into points. Counters are large and open, while many joins and endpoints flare into teardrop and blade-like wedges that create a distinctly sculpted silhouette. The overall texture is dark and dense, with noticeable width changes across glyphs that give words a lively, irregular cadence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short statements where the sculpted terminals and forward slant can be appreciated. It can also work well for logotypes, packaging callouts, and entertainment or nightlife branding where a bold, kinetic voice is desired. For longer reading, generous spacing and larger sizes help preserve clarity.
The tone reads as retro-futuristic and theatrical, mixing 1970s-style swoop with a sleek, aerodynamic feel. Its pointed, flaring terminals add drama and motion, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable and playful. The result feels attention-grabbing and stylized rather than neutral or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as an expressive sans display with a strong sense of motion and a memorable, custom-lettered flavor. Its flared terminals and widened curves prioritize personality and impact, aiming to create a distinctive silhouette in branding and titling contexts.
At text sizes the strong slant and dramatic terminals can cause letterforms to visually interlock, especially in sequences with repeated curves (e.g., o/e/c) and sharp diagonals (v/w/x). The numerals match the same swooping language, with curved, wedge-ended strokes that emphasize motion over strict uniformity.