Sans Other Kokuw 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ferryman' by Floodfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, logos, dynamic, quirky, sporty, retro, expressiveness, impact, motion, distinctiveness, slanted, angular, wedge-cut, chiseled, informal.
This typeface is a slanted, sans-derived design with angular, chiseled terminals and an overall wedge-cut construction. Strokes stay largely uniform in thickness, but many ends are sharply cropped, producing faceted corners and a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel. Counters are compact and often squarish, and curves (like in C, G, O, and S) are tensioned into flattened arcs rather than smooth circles. The rhythm is lively, with small variations in widths and letterfit that add motion and a deliberately unconventional texture in text.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, and brand marks where its angular cuts and slanted momentum can be appreciated. It can also work for labels or UI accents when used at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is energetic and streetwise, with a playful roughness that reads more expressive than neutral. Its slant and angular cuts evoke speed and attitude, giving it a sporty, poster-like presence with a mild retro flavor.
The design appears intended to offer an expressive, speed-inflected alternative to conventional italic sans styles, using faceted terminals and tightened curves to create a distinctive, graphic voice for display typography.
Distinctive letterforms and hard terminals create strong word shapes, but the same quirks can make longer passages feel busy at smaller sizes. Numerals match the angular language, with bold, graphic silhouettes that suit display use.