Sans Other Asboh 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s media, branding, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, comic, standout display, handmade charm, friendly tone, casual branding, youthful appeal, soft corners, bouncy baseline, irregular angles, open counters, chunky.
A heavy, monoline sans with softly rounded corners and intentionally irregular geometry. Strokes keep a consistent thickness, but terminals and joins vary in angle, creating a cut-paper or hand-cut look. Letterforms are mostly compact with wide, open bowls (notably in rounded characters), while stems and arms sometimes lean or taper slightly through angled cuts. Spacing and silhouettes feel uneven by design, producing a lively rhythm and a slightly wavy baseline in text.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, packaging, headline lockups, and branding that benefits from a handmade, upbeat voice. It works especially well for playful themes—kids’ content, casual food and drink branding, event promos, and social graphics—where its irregular rhythm reads as intentional charm. For longer text, it’s most effective in short paragraphs or larger sizes where the quirky shapes remain clear.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a mischievous, kid-friendly energy. Its quirky irregularities read as handmade and approachable rather than strict or technical, making it feel conversational and upbeat. The bold presence adds confidence without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans with a deliberately imperfect, handcrafted feel. By combining consistent stroke weight with irregular angles and softened corners, it aims to stand out in display use while keeping letterforms simple and readable. The overall construction prioritizes personality and warmth over geometric precision.
Uppercase forms are punchy and simplified, while lowercase introduces more character through distinctive shapes like the single-storey a and g and a compact, curved t. Numerals are rounded and chunky, matching the letterforms’ soft, friendly weight. The font’s personality becomes more pronounced in longer lines, where the subtle tilts and angular cuts create a distinctive bounce.