Sans Normal Ipmos 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura BT' by Bitstream, 'Graphicus DT' by DTP Types, 'Futura EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Futura' by Linotype, 'Futura ND' by Neufville Digital, 'Futura PT' by ParaType, 'Futura SB' and 'Futura SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Futura TS' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, comics, kids media, playful, handmade, cartoon, rugged, chunky, expressiveness, handcrafted feel, impact, informality, novelty, blobby, irregular, soft corners, textured edge, heavy ink.
This font uses thick, blocky sans forms with rounded corners and visibly irregular outlines, as if cut from paper or stamped with uneven ink. Strokes stay broadly consistent in weight, but edges wobble and flatten in places, creating a chiseled, organic silhouette rather than crisp geometry. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetrical, and terminals tend to end in blunt, slightly notched shapes. Overall spacing feels sturdy and tight, producing a dense texture in words and a strong presence at display sizes.
It works best for short display settings such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging, stickers, and comic-style callouts where bold shapes and character matter more than fine detail. It can also suit playful branding, event graphics, and themed titles that benefit from a handmade, stamped look.
The tone is casual and mischievous, with a handmade roughness that reads as friendly rather than aggressive. Its uneven contours suggest DIY craft, comic signage, or playful horror/monster poster energy, giving text a lively, imperfect personality.
The design appears intended to deliver an attention-grabbing display voice with an intentionally imperfect, handcrafted finish. By pairing simple sans structures with rough, irregular contours, it aims to feel approachable, humorous, and tactile—like lettering made with a thick marker, stamp, or cutout forms.
In longer sample lines the dark color builds quickly, so the face reads best with generous leading and moderate tracking. The irregular edge detail is a key feature and becomes more apparent at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may soften into a solid, inky mass.