Sans Other Janad 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, packaging, futuristic, playful, retro, techy, friendly, distinctiveness, modernism, approachability, retro-tech, rounded, geometric, soft corners, clean, modular.
A rounded geometric sans with monoline strokes and generously curved terminals. Counters skew toward circular and squarish-oval forms, and many joins are softened into smooth, continuous curves rather than sharp intersections. Several glyphs use distinctive construction details—such as single-storey lowercase forms and stylized diagonals—that create a slightly modular feel while keeping an even, consistent stroke presence. Overall spacing reads open and airy, with clear shapes that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, branding, and logo work where its unusual constructions can be a feature rather than a distraction. It also works well for posters, packaging, and short UI or product labels that benefit from a friendly, tech-leaning personality and high shape clarity.
The letterforms project a friendly, futuristic tone—more playful than strictly utilitarian. The rounded geometry and signature shapes lend a retro-tech flavor reminiscent of mid-century and early digital aesthetics, making the font feel approachable while still modern.
The design appears intended to provide a clean sans foundation with memorable, customized glyph architecture. By emphasizing rounded geometry and a few standout letterforms, it aims for a contemporary display voice that remains legible while feeling distinctive.
Distinctive capitals (notably the rounded, arch-like A and the unconventional V/W/X constructions) give the design a strong voice, so it reads less neutral than a typical grotesk. The numerals are similarly rounded and simplified, reinforcing the cohesive, graphic rhythm across letters and figures.