Sans Normal Kokoh 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, energetic, assertive, retro, space saving, high impact, motion, headline emphasis, condensed, slanted, blocky, angular, dynamic.
A condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy strokes and a compact footprint. Letterforms are built from simplified geometric curves with occasional angular joins, creating a sturdy, slightly aggressive texture. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, which increases density and impact. The rhythm is lively due to the consistent forward slant and the mix of rounded bowls with sharper terminals.
Best suited to display use where impact and quick recognition matter: posters, headlines, sports-related graphics, packaging callouts, and logo/wordmark work. It can also serve for short subheads or captions when a condensed, forward-moving emphasis is desired, but longer passages may become visually dense due to compact counters and spacing.
The overall tone is energetic and punchy, with a sporty, headline-driven feel. Its condensed stance and forward motion suggest speed and urgency, while the thick, compact shapes read as confident and attention-seeking. The vibe leans retro-display rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining a condensed build with a consistent forward slant to create motion and urgency. The simplified, sturdy shapes prioritize bold word silhouettes and high visual punch for attention-led typography.
Uppercase forms stay compact with strong vertical emphasis, while lowercase keeps the same compressed proportions for a uniform color in text. Numerals match the weight and slant, maintaining the same bold, condensed presence in mixed settings. At smaller sizes the tight counters and compact spacing may feel dense, while larger sizes highlight the dynamic silhouette and strong word shapes.