Sans Other Ohpi 5 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fosho' by Chank and 'Maiers Nr. 8 Pro' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, ui labels, industrial, techno, arcade, stark, utility, impact, compactness, machine aesthetic, retro digital, angular, squared, condensed, geometric, blocky.
A compact, angular sans with squared counters and flat terminals. Strokes stay largely uniform and heavy, creating dense, high-contrast silhouettes against the page. The construction favors straight lines, right angles, and clipped diagonals, with minimal curvature; bowls and rounds resolve into boxy forms. Spacing and sidebearings feel tight and efficient, producing a rigid rhythm that reads best when set with a bit of extra tracking at display sizes.
Well-suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, branding marks, and packaging callouts where strong geometry is an advantage. It can also work for signage and interface labels that benefit from a compact, technical look, especially when set large or with slightly increased letterspacing for clarity.
The overall tone is mechanical and assertive, with a retro-digital edge. Its boxy geometry and disciplined repetition evoke utilitarian labeling, arcade/scoreboard graphics, and sci‑fi interface typography. The heavy, compact forms give it a commanding, no-nonsense voice rather than a friendly or editorial one.
The design appears aimed at delivering a compact, grid-like sans with a distinctly angular, machine-made character. Its simplified, squared forms prioritize visual strength and a consistent, modular rhythm over warmth or traditional text comfort.
Distinctive squared apertures and notched joins create a cut-metal feel, while diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) introduce sharp, energetic accents. Numerals and capitals share a consistent, modular logic that supports punchy, emblem-like settings.