Sans Other Redal 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, game titles, event promos, gothic, playful, hand-cut, quirky, vintage, thematic display, handmade texture, poster impact, gothic flavor, angular, faceted, chunky, jagged, irregular.
A heavy, compact display face built from blunt, faceted strokes and irregular, chiseled-looking edges. Letterforms lean on straight segments and abrupt corners, with slightly uneven contours that create a hand-cut rhythm rather than a mechanically smooth outline. Counters are small and often polygonal, and joins tend to pinch or notch subtly, producing a rugged silhouette. Spacing and widths vary across glyphs, enhancing the lively, cut-paper texture in words and lines.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and packaging where its rugged facets can read clearly. It fits especially well in entertainment contexts—fantasy or horror-themed materials, game/UI title screens, festival and event promotions, or branded merchandise—where a bold, characterful texture is an asset.
The overall tone is medieval and gothic-leaning, but with a humorous, off-kilter energy. Its jagged facets and chunky black shapes read as bold and theatrical, suggesting fantasy, spooky fun, or retro poster lettering rather than a sober utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong black silhouette with a deliberately rough, angular construction that mimics carved or cut lettering. It prioritizes personality and thematic flavor over neutral readability, aiming to give display typography a handmade, medieval-inspired edge.
Uppercase forms feel emblematic and poster-ready, while lowercase retains the same carved geometry and includes distinctive, sharp terminals (notably in letters like a, g, and t). Numerals follow the same blocky, angled construction, keeping the texture consistent across mixed text. The font’s edge irregularity is a key feature, so it visually “vibrates” slightly at text sizes and becomes more confident as it gets larger.