Sans Other Kyma 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, quirky, retro, handmade, cheerful, display impact, add personality, playful branding, compact headlines, condensed, bouncy, irregular, casual, cartoonish.
A condensed, heavy sans with subtly irregular outlines and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are generally vertical and sturdy, with rounded corners and occasional asymmetric joins that give forms a hand-cut or hand-lettered feel. Counters tend to be small and compact, and curves are slightly lopsided rather than geometrically perfect. Overall spacing and widths vary by glyph, creating a buoyant, animated texture in words while keeping a clear, high-contrast silhouette against the page.
Best used for short display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and playful branding where character is more important than typographic restraint. It also works well for labels, stickers, and event graphics where the condensed width helps fit impactful text into tight spaces.
The font reads as playful and slightly mischievous, with a nostalgic, mid-century display vibe. Its wobble and compressed proportions feel informal and personable, suited to lighthearted messaging rather than strict corporate neutrality.
The design intention appears to be a characterful, condensed display sans that feels handmade and energetic while remaining legible. Its controlled irregularities and compact counters suggest it’s meant to add warmth and motion to titles and brand phrases rather than serve as a neutral text face.
Distinctive letterform quirks show up in the angled terminals and the slightly off-center bowls in round letters, which adds personality at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same compact, chunky construction, staying consistent with the upbeat, display-first tone.