Sans Normal Lanoh 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio; 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR; 'Antebas' by Lafontype; and 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, sporty, confident, energetic, modern, friendly, impact, motion, bold branding, attention-grab, oblique, heavy, rounded, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curve construction. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with gently softened joins and terminals that keep the forms approachable rather than sharp. The letters show ample width and stable geometry, with round bowls (O, Q, 8, 9) and clear, open apertures; counters tend to be compact due to the weight. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing a forward-leaning rhythm that reads cohesive in both the grid and paragraph sample.
Best suited for display roles where impact and momentum matter—headlines, branding marks, sports or fitness communications, posters, and bold packaging. It can also work for short UI or editorial callouts when a strong, energetic emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is bold and forward, combining a contemporary, athletic feel with friendly roundness. Its oblique posture adds motion and urgency, making the voice feel energetic and assertive rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a fast, forward-leaning stance, pairing wide, rounded forms with heavy strokes for high-impact messaging. It prioritizes confident legibility and a modern, athletic character in prominent sizes.
The numerals match the letterforms in width and heft, with rounded shapes and strong presence at text sizes. The lowercase shows sturdy silhouettes and simplified details that favor impact over refinement, helping maintain clarity in dense settings.