Sans Other Obma 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Leco 1976' by CarnokyType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, arcade, industrial, techno, blocky, assertive, impact, tech aesthetic, signage, display, angular, square-cut, modular, monoline, stencil-like.
A heavy, geometric sans with a strongly rectilinear, modular build. Strokes are monoline and terminate in blunt, square-cut ends, with frequent chamfered corners that create a faceted, machined look. Counters are tight and often reduced to small rectangular apertures; the forms rely on stepped notches and inset cuts rather than curves. Proportions are compact and tall in the lowercase, with simplified joins and a crisp, pixel-adjacent rhythm that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and bold brand wordmarks, especially where a technical or industrial mood is desired. It also works well for packaging callouts and apparel graphics when set with generous tracking and ample size to preserve the interior openings.
The overall tone is loud, mechanical, and game-like, evoking arcade graphics, industrial signage, and sci‑fi interface lettering. Its sharp angles and reduced internal space feel utilitarian and forceful rather than friendly or literary.
The design appears intended to translate a rigid, constructed aesthetic—somewhere between stencil-cut signage and arcade-era geometry—into a cohesive, display-forward sans. The consistent use of chamfers and rectangular counters suggests an emphasis on reproducible, modular shapes and strong visual punch.
At smaller sizes the narrow counters and interior cut-ins can visually fill in, while at large sizes the distinctive notches and chamfers become a defining texture. The digit set follows the same squared, cut-corner logic, keeping a uniform, display-oriented voice.