Sans Other Akma 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, retro, playful, punchy, cartoon, hand-cut, display impact, retro flavor, handmade feel, compact density, chunky, irregular, blocky, condensed, soft-cornered.
A compact, heavy display sans with tall lowercase proportions and dense, poster-like color. Strokes are monolinear and chunky, with subtly uneven edges that feel hand-cut rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are generally small and sometimes squarish (notably in O/0 and B-like forms), and terminals often show slightly flared or tapered ends that create a lively, wavy rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are blocky and tightly constructed, while the lowercase keeps the same weight and compactness with simplified shapes and minimal modulation.
Best suited to posters, event graphics, packaging, and logo wordmarks where compact, attention-grabbing type is needed. It also works well for playful editorial headings and short callouts, especially when a retro or handcrafted tone is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and cheeky, evoking mid-century sign painting, comic titling, and cut-paper lettering. Its irregularity reads as friendly and expressive rather than formal, giving headlines a bouncy, animated feel.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that prioritizes impact and personality over neutrality. By combining condensed, blocky construction with subtly irregular contours, it aims to mimic hand-cut or sign-style lettering in a consistent, usable alphabet.
The font’s strong black mass and reduced internal whitespace make it most impactful at larger sizes, where the roughened contours and distinctive silhouettes are easy to appreciate. The letterforms lean toward squared geometry with occasional quirky asymmetries, which adds character but can reduce clarity in longer passages.