Sans Normal Jaliz 5 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Microgramma EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'Eurostile LT', 'Eurostile Next', 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean', and 'Microgramma' by Linotype; 'Bi Bi' by Naghi Naghachian; and 'Eurostile SB' and 'Eurostile SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, sporty, techy, assertive, friendly, impact, modernity, strength, clarity, geometric, blocky, rounded, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and generously rounded outer curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, high-ink shapes and strong horizontal emphasis. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, while key joins and terminals stay clean and squared-off, giving the design a blocky but polished finish. Overall spacing reads sturdy and compact, supporting bold headlines and signage-like settings.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, and bold brand marks where impact and presence are the priority. It can work effectively for sports, tech, and product packaging, especially in short phrases, labels, and large-format applications where the dense forms read as intentional strength.
The tone is confident and energetic, with a contemporary, sporty edge. Rounded forms keep it approachable, while the dense weight and wide stance project strength and immediacy. The overall feel suits modern branding that wants to look bold, direct, and slightly futuristic without becoming harsh.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact sans that combines geometric roundness with sturdy, block-like construction. Its tight apertures and compact counters suggest an emphasis on boldness and visual punch for branding and display use rather than delicate text settings.
The sample text shows the face holding up well at large sizes, where its compact counters and tight apertures become part of the character. The numerals share the same sturdy geometry, reading stable and engineered, with an emphasis on clear silhouettes over delicate detail.