Sans Normal Ligeh 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, athletic, urgent, assertive, sporty, retro, impact, motion, emphasis, attention, oblique, compact, chunky, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded curves and compact internal counters. Strokes stay largely uniform, with softened joins and subtly chamfered terminals that keep the texture clean at large sizes. The overall rhythm is forward-leaning and punchy, with sturdy, wide-set capitals, robust numerals, and lowercase forms that maintain clear silhouettes despite tight apertures.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, bold branding marks, and campaign or sports-oriented graphics where strong presence is desired. It can also work for packaging callouts and large UI hero text, but its dense weight is less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone reads energetic and forceful, with a sporty, headline-ready attitude. Its slanted stance and dense black mass create a sense of motion and urgency, while the rounded construction keeps the voice approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed: a strong oblique stance, rounded geometric foundations, and compact counters that hold together in big, attention-grabbing settings.
Uppercase forms lean toward geometric simplicity (notably round bowls and open arcs), while several lowercase letters show slightly more dynamic shaping, reinforcing the italic momentum. Numerals are bold and high-visibility, with simple, blocky construction that favors quick recognition.