Sans Normal Pekan 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' and 'Dexa Round' by Artegra; 'Meccanica', 'Modica', and 'Technica' by Monotype; 'Loew' by The Northern Block; and 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoon, display impact, brand voice, approachability, quirky character, rounded, soft, blocky, heavy, bubbly.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky, almost sculpted letterforms and softened corners throughout. Counters are compact and often squarish-rounded, with clear ink-trap-like notches and interior cut-ins that give the shapes a carved, modular feel. Curves are robust and slightly flattened at terminals, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain broad and stable rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is dense and compact, prioritizing mass and silhouette clarity over fine detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and branding marks where its dense weight and rounded silhouettes read as bold and approachable. It can work well for signage and labels at larger sizes, especially in contexts that benefit from a playful, retro-leaning tone.
The font projects a playful, friendly confidence with a bold, toy-like presence. Its rounded geometry and chunky construction feel approachable and energetic, while the carved cut-ins add a slightly quirky, retro display personality.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that maximizes visual impact through thick strokes and rounded, carved-in detailing. Its construction favors strong silhouettes and a friendly voice, aiming for memorable branding and attention-grabbing titling rather than quiet text setting.
The lowercase shows a single-storey construction where applicable and leans toward simplified, geometric forms with sturdy joins. Numerals match the letters’ heavy, rounded build, creating a cohesive set for headline use where impact and a distinctive silhouette matter most.