Sans Normal Yirib 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, sporty, punchy, playful, bold, impact, retro branding, athletic energy, handmade texture, display readability, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compressed counters, lively.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with broad proportions and rounded, slightly squared-off curves. The strokes read as brushy or inked, with subtly irregular edges and occasional notches that suggest a hand-cut or rubber-stamp texture while staying cohesive across the set. Counters are compact and apertures tend to close up, giving the letters a dense, blocky silhouette. Terminals are blunt and softly rounded, and the overall rhythm is energetic with a consistent rightward slant.
Best suited to large-size settings where its weight, slant, and dense counters can read clearly—headlines, posters, short taglines, and bold branding. It can work well on packaging and merchandise graphics, especially where a retro or sporty tone is desired; for longer text, generous size and spacing help preserve clarity.
The font conveys a confident, upbeat tone with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its chunky shapes and slanted stance feel athletic and attention-grabbing, while the softened corners keep it friendly rather than aggressive. The slight roughness adds a casual, tactile personality reminiscent of printed ephemera.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that blends rounded geometry with a hand-printed texture. Its wide, slanted forms and compact counters prioritize immediacy and personality, aiming to stand out in branding and headline-driven layouts.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, while the lowercase is similarly weighty with simple single-storey constructions (notably a and g) that reinforce the informal, display-led character. Numerals match the letters’ density and slant, staying legible through simplified, bold shapes.