Sans Normal Lukiv 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Riveta' by JCFonts; 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew', 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean', and 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype; 'Neue Frutiger World' by Monotype; 'Milliard' by René Bieder; and 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, sporty, punchy, energetic, modern, confident, impact, motion, display, branding, emphasis, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact, impactful.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, closed counters. Strokes stay consistently thick, with smoothly curved joins and subtly softened corners that keep the dense letterforms from feeling sharp. The slant is pronounced and uniform, giving lines a forward-leaning rhythm while maintaining sturdy vertical mass. Uppercase forms are wide and stable, and the lowercase shows single-storey shapes (notably the “a” and “g”) with generous bowls and short, firm terminals for a compact, muscular texture.
It performs best in short, high-visibility settings such as headlines, posters, promotional graphics, and brand marks that need speed and impact. The heavy weight and strong slant also suit sports and active-lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and social media advertising where quick recognition is critical. For longer passages, it’s most comfortable at larger sizes where counters and spacing remain open.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic—built to feel fast, strong, and attention-grabbing. Its slanted stance and weight convey momentum and urgency, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. The result reads as contemporary and performance-oriented, with a clear headline presence.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact oblique sans that emphasizes momentum and presence. Its wide stance, sturdy curves, and simplified details suggest a focus on bold display typography for branding and promotional use where immediacy and energy are key.
Figures are bold and simplified, with large interior spaces where possible for clarity at display sizes. The letterforms prioritize solid silhouettes and strong word shapes over delicate detailing, producing a tight, high-impact color in paragraphs of large text.