Sans Normal Kiraj 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans', 'Artegra Soft', and 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra; 'Matahari Sans' by Studio Sun; and 'Corbert Wide' and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, confident, techy, impact, momentum, modernity, clarity, oblique, geometric, rounded, chunky, clean.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with a broad stance and a smooth geometric construction. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, with rounded bowls and softened corners that keep the texture friendly despite the weight. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, giving letters a forward-leaning rhythm; crossbars and terminals tend to be cleanly cut with subtle angularity (notably in diagonals and joins). Counters are open and generous for a bold style, and spacing is even, producing a steady, high-impact line color in both the alphabet grid and paragraph setting.
It works best where speed and impact are needed—headlines, posters, and bold brand moments—especially in sporty or tech-leaning identities. The strong oblique stance also suits short bursts of copy such as campaign lines, packaging callouts, and prominent UI/wayfinding labels where a dynamic tone is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, forward motion that reads as sporty and contemporary. Its combination of chunky forms and clean geometry gives it a confident, no-nonsense voice that still feels approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a streamlined, modern silhouette: a bold geometric sans made more expressive through a strong oblique angle. Its consistent stroke weight and rounded geometry suggest an emphasis on clarity and visual momentum in display-led settings.
Round forms like O, Q, and 0 are nearly circular with consistent interior space, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) feel taut and directional under the slant. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and curvature, maintaining the same sturdy, streamlined feel in mixed text.