Sans Normal Kanos 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit' by FontFont, 'Sana Sans' by Latinotype, 'Linotype Aroma' by Linotype, 'TheSans' by LucasFonts, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Andulka Sans' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, punchy, modern, confident, impact, motion, attention, modernity, clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are broadly even and sturdy, with large counters and softened corners that keep the forms open despite the dense weight. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a strong forward motion and a slightly compressed, aerodynamic silhouette. Numerals are bold and simple, with a clear, contemporary feel and minimal detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, display typography, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for energetic UI moments (labels, badges, callouts) where a strong, forward-leaning emphasis is desired, while extended body text may feel dense at smaller sizes due to the heavy weight.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, action-oriented rhythm. Its boldness and steady slant read as confident and contemporary, leaning more toward performance and impact than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, contemporary sans structure, combining a consistent oblique stance with rounded geometry for readability and a fast, athletic attitude.
Round letters like O/C/S appear notably full and smooth, while diagonals in A/V/W/X and the angled terminals reinforce a fast, directional feel. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes, and the dot on i/j is large and emphatic, matching the weight and adding to the punchy texture in text.