Sans Contrasted Manu 5 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, futuristic, techy, sleek, display, retro, modern impact, sci-fi feel, brand distinctiveness, geometric clarity, geometric, rounded, extended, clean, streamlined.
A wide, geometric sans with rounded bowls and soft corners, built from clean, consistent curves and straight segments. Many forms emphasize horizontal shaping—ovals are flattened and counters feel panoramic—while terminals stay crisp and unbracketed. Strokes show a subtle but noticeable modulation, especially in curved letters, giving the otherwise streamlined construction a bit of tension and polish. Lowercase is simple and modern, with single-storey a and g and compact, neat punctuation-like details such as diamond-shaped i/j dots.
Best suited to headlines, wordmarks, posters, and large-format typography where its extended geometry and stylized modulation can be appreciated. It can also work for signage and packaging that aims for a modern, tech-forward look, while longer body text may feel visually assertive due to the wide set and distinctive shapes.
The overall tone reads futuristic and engineered, with a faint retro-sci‑fi flavor from the extended proportions and flattened ovals. It feels sleek and technical rather than friendly or handwritten, projecting a controlled, modernist confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, display-oriented sans that combines geometric construction with refined stroke shaping. Its extended proportions and flattened curves suggest a goal of creating instant visual impact and a recognizable, forward-looking voice.
The wide stance and open counters create strong billboard-level clarity, but the distinctive proportions and stylized curves make it less neutral than a typical UI sans. Letterforms such as the round characters (C/O/Q/0) and the angular diagonals (V/W/X/Y) create a strong rhythm that becomes especially noticeable in all-caps settings.