Sans Normal Melas 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, and 'Codec Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, punchy, friendly, retro, energetic, impact, motion, playfulness, headline focus, rounded, heavyweight, oblique, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, inflated forms and smoothly curved bowls. Strokes are thick and consistent, with softened corners and compact interior counters that emphasize a dense, poster-like color on the page. The slant is steady across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, while widths vary slightly by character, giving the line a lively rhythm. Terminals are generally blunt and clean, and the overall drawing favors broad curves over sharp geometry.
Best suited to large-scale display work where its weight and slant can carry impact—headlines, posters, banners, and attention-grabbing UI or promo graphics. It also fits bold branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, energetic voice, and works naturally for sports-leaning visuals or event promotions.
The font reads confident and playful, with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. Its rounded massing and italic motion create a sense of speed and approachability, evoking retro display lettering and bold advertising aesthetics without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines italic momentum with rounded, heavy shapes for maximum presence. Its construction prioritizes immediacy and character over fine detail, aiming for strong silhouette recognition and an upbeat, modern-retro tone.
At text sizes the tight apertures and small counters become a defining feature, so spacing and size choices strongly affect clarity. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, helping maintain a cohesive tone in price tags, dates, and score-like settings.