Sans Other Relin 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EF Gigant' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, event graphics, packaging, sporty, aggressive, industrial, retro, urban, impact, speed, compactness, modern edge, display emphasis, condensed, forward-leaning, angular, blocky, chiseled.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with heavy, block-like strokes and sharply cut, angular terminals. The letterforms rely on straight segments and clipped corners, creating a faceted, almost stencil-like geometry without true breaks. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and the rhythm is tight with a strong vertical drive; crossbars and joins feel engineered rather than calligraphic. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s rigid construction, with single-storey forms and squarish bowls that keep the texture dense and uniform.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, team or sports branding, esports/event graphics, and bold packaging or label work. It performs particularly well when given room to show its angular cuts and dense texture, and is less ideal for long-form reading where its compact counters may reduce clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, with a competitive, high-energy feel. Its sharp cuts and slanted stance read as fast, mechanical, and slightly retro, evoking motorsport, training apparel, or arcade-era display typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining a slanted, speed-oriented silhouette with hard-edged, industrial construction. Its consistent, engineered shapes suggest an intention to feel modern and assertive while referencing classic condensed display lettering used in sports and signage.
The design stays highly consistent across A–Z, a–z, and numerals, emphasizing diagonals and clipped corners for emphasis. At smaller sizes the tight interior spaces can darken, while larger settings accentuate the distinctive notched terminals and squared counters.