Sans Other Uhla 5 is a very light, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, ui labels, titles, techy, futuristic, schematic, precise, edgy, futurism, technical labeling, display impact, geometric system, angular, wireframe, geometric, condensed, slanted.
A sharply angular, outline-driven sans with a consistent single-stroke construction and a pronounced rightward slant. Forms are built from straight segments with chamfered corners and frequent open counters, giving many letters a framed, geometric look. Curves are largely avoided in favor of faceted geometry, and joins are crisp and mechanical, producing a light, airy texture with lots of internal white space. Proportions are compact and condensed, with tall, narrow capitals and similarly lean lowercase, while figures follow the same polygonal, cut-corner logic.
Best suited to short display text where its angular wireframe personality can carry the message—headlines, posters, tech branding, packaging accents, and interface labels. It can work well for futuristic or industrial themes, especially when given enough size and spacing to keep the open forms clear.
The overall tone feels technical and forward-looking, like labeling on instruments, sci‑fi interfaces, or schematic diagrams. Its wireframe construction reads as precise and engineered, with an intentionally stylized, slightly aggressive slant that adds speed and motion.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, engineered drawing style into a usable alphabet: minimal stroke weight, faceted construction, and open counters that suggest speed and modernity. It prioritizes a distinctive, technical silhouette and a cohesive constructed system over traditional text comfort.
Several glyphs rely on deliberate openings and simplified bowls that emphasize structure over conventional readability, which makes the face more distinctive in display settings than in long text. The consistent chamfering and straight-stem rhythm help maintain cohesion across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a modular, constructed aesthetic.