Sans Other Olbo 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman' and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, game ui, headlines, logos, packaging, techno, industrial, arcade, futuristic, mechanical, sci-fi branding, impact display, machine aesthetic, game styling, poster punch, angular, blocky, chiseled, geometric, faceted.
A heavy, angular sans with sharply cut corners, straight-sided bowls, and frequent diagonal terminals that create a faceted, machined look. Counters tend toward squared shapes (notably in O/0 and D), while strokes maintain a consistent thickness and a compact, upright stance. The design mixes rigid orthogonal construction with selective slants and notches, producing an irregular, “cut-out” rhythm across the alphabet. Spacing appears moderately tight in text, and the simplified, block-like forms prioritize silhouette over smooth curves.
Best suited to display settings where strong shape and attitude matter: posters, titles, game UI elements, esports/arcade branding, packaging callouts, and bold logo wordmarks. It will read most confidently at medium-to-large sizes where the angular detailing and counters can stay open.
The font conveys a bold, game-like energy with a distinctly technological and industrial tone. Its sharp angles and carved details suggest hardware, sci‑fi interfaces, and arcade-era display lettering rather than everyday reading text. Overall it feels assertive, synthetic, and slightly aggressive.
Likely designed to deliver a hard-edged, futuristic display voice by combining geometric block construction with chiseled diagonals and deliberate asymmetries. The emphasis appears to be on creating a distinctive silhouette and a manufactured, techno aesthetic for attention-grabbing typography.
Several glyphs use distinctive internal cutouts and stepped joins (e.g., E/S-like forms) that enhance the stencil-like, fabricated impression but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals are similarly squared and punchy, matching the caps in weight and presence, making the set feel consistent for headline and UI-style labeling.