Sans Normal Komus 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rooney Sans' by Jan Fromm, 'Quire Sans' by Monotype, and 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, app headers, sporty, modern, confident, dynamic, friendly, dynamism, impact, clarity, contemporary branding, oblique, geometric, rounded, clean, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded curves and a largely geometric construction. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, producing solid silhouettes and consistent color in text. Terminals are mostly clean and blunt, and counters stay open despite the weight, helping letters remain distinct. The capitals are wide and sturdy with generous curves (notably in C, G, O, Q), while the lowercase keeps compact, rounded forms with straightforward joins and a single-storey a. Numerals are broad and weighty, matching the letters’ forward-leaning rhythm.
This font is well suited to branding, sports or lifestyle graphics, and bold editorial headlines where a dynamic, forward-leaning voice is helpful. It also works for short UI titles, packaging callouts, and display text that needs strong impact at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a forward motion that reads as active and contemporary. Its rounded geometry keeps the mood approachable rather than severe, making it feel confident and upbeat.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, energetic italic sans that stays clean and highly legible while projecting strength. Its rounded, geometric letterforms suggest a goal of broad usability in display settings without sacrificing clarity.
The italic slant is consistent across the set and creates a strong sense of direction, especially in diagonals like N, V, W, and X. The heavy weight and smooth curves produce a bold, poster-ready presence while maintaining clear internal shapes in common problem letters.