Sans Normal Madas 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' by Foundry5, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, and 'Giane Gothic sans' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, dynamic, impact, speed, modernity, attention, oblique, rounded, chunky, slanted, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded geometry. Strokes are thick and clean with smooth curves, minimal modulation, and softly finished corners that keep the forms friendly despite the weight. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a forward-leaning rhythm; apertures stay relatively open and counters remain clear at display sizes. Overall spacing reads sturdy and compact, with a strong, continuous black presence across words.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, and bold brand statements where its weight and slant can drive momentum. It also fits sports and fitness graphics, product packaging, and short callouts where a strong, modern presence is needed more than long-form readability.
The font projects speed and impact, pairing a contemporary, sporty attitude with approachable roundness. Its forward lean and dense color give it a confident, promotional tone suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, forward-moving voice in a rounded sans framework, balancing boldness with smooth, approachable curves for contemporary display use.
Distinct, simple numeral forms and a single-storey-style look in several lowercase shapes reinforce a streamlined, signage-like clarity. The punctuation in the sample (including apostrophe and ampersand) matches the same heavy, rounded construction, supporting cohesive set-wide texture.