Sans Other Voko 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Breno Narrow' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, stenciled, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, impact, stencil effect, industrial branding, signage clarity, retro utility, rounded corners, ink-trap notches, closed apertures, blocky, compact.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded corners and softened terminals, built from broad strokes and simplified geometry. Many glyphs incorporate deliberate vertical breaks and small notches that create a stenciled, segmented feel, while counters tend to be tight and apertures are mostly closed. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with a slightly squarish footprint and a consistent, high-impact silhouette across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for large-scale display work where its segmented stencil details and dense shapes can remain clear—posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set with generous size and spacing to keep the interior breaks from crowding.
The font projects an industrial, utilitarian tone—functional and mechanical, with a distinct stencil character. Its bold massing and engineered cut-ins add a retro signage and equipment-label vibe, balancing friendliness from rounded corners with a rugged, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a distinctive stenciled construction, evoking industrial labeling and cut-letter forms while maintaining a rounded, approachable outline. It prioritizes bold presence and recognizability over delicate detail, creating a strong graphic voice for branding and display typography.
The recurring interior splits and notches are a defining motif and remain visually consistent through both text and numeral forms, creating strong texture in paragraphs. At smaller sizes these breaks may visually fill in, so the design reads best when given enough scale and contrast to preserve the stencil detailing.