Sans Normal Neniv 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DX Rigraf' by Dirtyline Studio, 'Fact' and 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Aksen' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, sporty, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, bold branding, rounded, blocky, geometric, compact joins, high impact.
A heavy, wide sans with rounded geometry and compact, sturdy joins. Curves are smooth and circular, with generous bowls and counters kept relatively open for the weight. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, producing a solid, poster-like silhouette; diagonal strokes (as in K, V, W, X) feel stable and balanced rather than sharp. Lowercase forms are simple and contemporary with single-storey a and g, a round dot on i/j, and broad, even strokes that maintain clarity at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where mass and width can be used for emphasis—posters, bold brand marks, packaging callouts, and short UI or environmental signage labels. In longer passages it will feel dense and attention-grabbing, so it works most naturally for short, high-contrast blocks of text.
The overall tone is bold and assertive while staying approachable due to its rounded construction. It reads as contemporary and energetic, with a friendly softness that tempers the weight and makes it feel inviting rather than aggressive.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual presence with a clean, contemporary sans structure. Its rounded, geometric forms suggest an intent to combine impact with approachability, providing a versatile display voice that feels modern and accessible.
The design emphasizes strong horizontals and wide letterforms, creating a steady rhythm in text lines. Numerals share the same robust, rounded construction, and shapes like 8 and 0 appear especially full and centered, reinforcing a cohesive, high-impact voice.