Sans Normal Kokin 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, and 'Performa' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, dynamic, sporty, compact, assertive, modern, space saving, high impact, motion cue, modern utility, condensed, oblique, geometric, upright stress, tight spacing.
A condensed, oblique sans with sturdy strokes and a clean, largely geometric construction. Curves are smooth and controlled, while counters stay fairly open for the width, giving letters a compact but readable silhouette. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, with occasional angled cuts that reinforce the forward slant. Numerals follow the same tight, energetic rhythm, maintaining consistent stroke weight and a uniform, streamlined texture across lines of text.
Best suited to display roles where a compact, energetic presence is needed—such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and bold promotional layouts. It can also work for short blocks of emphasis text where the condensed width helps fit more copy without losing impact.
The overall tone feels fast and purposeful, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and momentum. Its compact proportions and firm shapes read as confident and performance-minded, lending an athletic, contemporary voice to headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient voice with a sense of speed, combining condensed proportions with a consistent oblique stance for immediate attention and modern clarity.
The typeface maintains a consistent slant across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive diagonal flow. Round letters like O/C/G stay relatively narrow and vertically oriented, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) are crisp and prominent, contributing to a punchy, high-impact word shape.