Sans Normal Melid 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bajazzo' and 'Bajazzo Rounded' by Schriftlabor, 'Brock Pro' by Stawix, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, sporty, retro, punchy, playful, confident, impact, motion, approachability, display, rounded, slanted, soft corners, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, cushioned contours. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be bluntly cut or softly squared rather than sharp. The overall construction mixes circular bowls with slightly flattened curves, producing compact internal counters and a dense, poster-like color. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a generally high, prominent x-height that keeps lines visually full.
Best suited to display typography where weight and motion are assets: headlines, event posters, sports-themed identities, bold packaging, and large UI or signage moments that need quick recognition. It can also work for short callouts and labels when ample size and spacing are available.
The tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, retro-leaning feel driven by the bold massing and forward slant. Its rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than aggressive, making it read as upbeat, punchy, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed and friendliness: a bold, rounded sans built for immediate visibility and strong silhouette recognition in branding and promotional settings.
The slant is strong enough to create a sense of motion, and the wide set amplifies impact in short words. Tight counters in letters like a, e, s, and 8 add to the compact, ink-trap-free solidity, which favors display sizes over small text.