Sans Normal Karih 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra; 'ATC Arquette' by Avondale Type Co.; 'Hando' by Eko Bimantara; 'HD Canton' by HyperDeluxe; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'Jindo' by Nine Font; and 'Bornia', 'Buvera', and 'Conigen' by Yukita Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, modern, energetic, confident, impact, motion, modernity, attention, oblique, rounded, geometric, high-impact, compact counters.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded geometry and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. Forms lean forward with a brisk slant and broad, stable proportions, giving letters a substantial footprint without feeling blocky. Bowls and curves are built from clean ellipses, while joins and terminals stay mostly squared-off and decisive, creating a crisp rhythm at display sizes. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with compact apertures and counters, and the figures are sturdy and open enough to read clearly in large settings.
Best suited for headlines and short-form display copy where its weight and slant can create emphasis quickly. It also fits branding, sports and lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional materials that benefit from a modern, energetic voice.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-driving slant that feels sporty and contemporary. Its weight and rounded construction communicate confidence and immediacy, making it well suited to attention-grabbing, high-visibility messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, fast-moving sans aesthetic: geometric and friendly in its curves, but forceful in color and stance. It prioritizes impact and clear silhouette over delicate detail, targeting contemporary display typography needs.
The oblique angle is strong and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, which reinforces motion and cohesion. Round letters like O/Q and curved lowercase forms maintain smoothness, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) read sharp and purposeful, adding bite to an otherwise rounded palette.